Detective Comics #265 (1959)

Detective Comics #265 is a thrilling story that portrays Batman's first case in Gotham City Park during the unveiling of a new "Batman Clock" to celebrate the heroes Batman and Robin. The story unfolds when a costumed villain called The Clock appears and destroys the statue, threatening Batman before speeding off on a hidden motorcycle. What follows is a flashback that presents Bruce Wayne's motive for donning the Batman persona. The story then goes on to show how Batman dealt with his first criminal after he became Batman, who threw a net on him and tied him up in the abandoned Gotham Glass Works. We witness how Batman's ingenuity helped him to escape the trap and eventually catch the thief. The rest of the story follows The Clock's plot to get back at Batman, which involves stealing valuable watch screws, trapping Batman and Robin, and even attempting to kill Batman. The story ends with The Clock back behind bars in prison, caught by a clock, and Batman paying him a visit. Detective Comics #265 is a classic story that showcases Batman's brains, brawn, and cunning.