Detective Comics #164 (1950)

In Detective Comics #164 (1950), we get a unique insight into the Bat-signal and its impact on the people of Gotham City. The editor of the Gotham Gazette assigns reporter Dave Purdy to find stories of how the Bat-signal has saved lives, with the ultimate goal of finding a story where the signal alone saved someone. In our first story, James Gordon tells how the Bat-signal was mounted on a police boat and lit all the way to the bottom of Gotham harbor so Batman could save a trapped cop.

Next, Vicki Vale shares her story of how she tricked crooks who were stealing the Bat-signal into letting her use it to dry clothes. As she moved the clothes, the sun reflected off it and sent out a signal that alerted Batman. Finally, Batman and Robin share their stories of how they made a new Bat-signal with bulletproof glass and super bright light that cuts through fog, which helped them to locate boy scouts trapped in a forest fire.

But our story doesn't end there. The next day, the Bat-signal is on display at a hall of scientific marvels, and an escaped criminal starts shooting. Batman and Dave hide behind the Bat-signal, but unfortunately, Batman gets hit. Dave waits for the con to get close, then blinds him with the signal before knocking him out. Thus begins the first story in the series.

In addition to our Bat-signal stories, we have a range of other exciting tales, including the Impossible But True story of a woman who claims to speak to the dead, a humorous Robotman adventure, and a text article about Annie Oakley. And, of course, we can't forget our PSA from Superman about school children around the world.

If you're a fan of detective stories and like stories about superheroes, then Detective Comics #164 is a must-read for you. So don't wait any longer and add this comic book to your collection today!