Batman #21 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 1944.
Synopsis for "The Streamlined Rustlers"
Batman and Robin travel to a western town to capture some bandits that have been terrorizing the people.
Appearing in "The Streamlined Rustlers"
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Antagonists:
- Mr. Brule (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Mr. Cotter (Single appearance)
- Mr. Kraft (Single appearance)
- Sheriff Colt (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for "Blitzkrieg Bandits"
A dangerous criminal gang of Gotham City has acquired the help from a military expert and under his guidance, they manage to pull great robberies and fool the dynamic duo. Batman and Robin locate the military expert and upon realizing his mistake, the man helps the duo take down the criminals, taking them to prison.
Appearing in "Blitzkrieg Bandits"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Chopper Gant (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Hannibal Bonaparte Brown (Single appearance)
- Mr. Dodge (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- GCPD Headquarters
- Gotham Lecture Hall
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Synopsis for "His Lordship's Double"
When a member of the British royalty arrives at Gotham City, Alfred asks Bruce permission to greet the man. However, Alfred is surprised when he is asked by the lord to impersonate him at the public events. Batman and Robin investigate the mysterious case and learn that the real lord has been kidnapped by one of his own servants, who wants to steal all his money.
With help from Alfred, Batman and Robin manage to foil the criminal's plan and save the lord.
Appearing in "His Lordship's Double"
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Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Stevens (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Lord David Hurley Burleigh (Single appearance)
- Mrs. C.L.J. Carruthers (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for "The Three Eccentrics"
Penguin recruits a couple of forgotten criminals and they start a criminal spree, stealing from wealthy people in Gotham City. Batman and Robin soon learn the patter for the Penguin's crimes and after a couple of deadly confrontations with the criminal, the dynamic duo manage to capture Penguin and his gang, sending them to prison.
Appearing in "The Three Eccentrics"
Featured Characters:
Antagonists:
- Penguin
- Sam Chizzel (Single appearance)
- Spider (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Ebeneezer Flint (Single appearance)
- Gladys Puffe (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Bellaville
- Gotham City
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Notes
- Reprinted in Batman: The Dark Knight Archives Vol 6.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Detective Comics #83 reveals the details behind Alfred's redesign.