Batman #29 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1945.
Synopsis for "Enemy No. 1"
Adam Frank is utterly obsessed with being the first one in everything and this takes him in a career of crime. Batman and Robin quickly get on the track of this new criminal and soon they capture the criminal and deliver him to the authorities.
Appearing in "Enemy No. 1"
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Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Adam Frank (Single appearance)
- Second-Story Sam (Single appearance)
- Three-Fingers Tuttle (Single appearance)
- Four-Eyes Fogarty (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Gotham City Police Department
- Linda Page (Mentioned only)
- Mr. Evans (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Wayne Manor
- Museum of Sculpture
Items:
Synopsis for "The Butler's Apprentice"
Alfred learns of a deal in which he could teach someone how to be a butler and then receive training to recognize jewels and diamonds. Unaware that the people he is dealing with are criminals, Alfred gets suspicious and after the first session is over, he gives away their location to the police, becoming the hero once again.
Appearing in "The Butler's Apprentice"
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Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Crustmore Gang (Single appearance)
- Slugs (Single appearance)
- Ape (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Synopsis for "Heroes By Proxy!"
A couple of private detectives are almost out of business and they decide to impersonate Batman and Robin in order to gain some reputation as prestigious detectives. However, their activities as the caped vigilantes are a failure and they are almost defeated by some common thugs. The real Batman and Robin get into action and they manage to capture the criminals, allowing the detectives to take the credit for the capture so their business could improve.
Appearing in "Heroes By Proxy!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Alfred
- Hawke (Single appearance)
- Wrenn (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Catspaw Carlin (Single appearance)
- Corky Huggins (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Wayne Manor
- Pete's Poolroom
Items:
Synopsis for "The Mails Go Through"
Batman is forced to deliver the mail for a day and during his work he comes across a criminal from the West Coast called "The Scuttler", who is planning to use the mail system to commit crimes. Batman and Robin deduce Scuttler's criminal masterplan and soon they capture the villain and his entire gang.
Appearing in "The Mails Go Through"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- John Weaver (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- The Scuttler (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Mrs. Mulcahey (Single appearance)
- Mrs. Jones (Single appearance)
- J. Gorham (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Gotham Post Office
- Wayne Manor
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Notes
- Reprinted in Batman: The Dark Knight Archives Vol 7.
- "Heroes by Proxy" is reprinted in Batman #259.
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