Batman #33 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 1946.
Synopsis for "Crime On the Wing"
Three common criminals challenge the Penguin to a match of crimes, but they only do so in order to distract Batman. Their plan succeeds and they are able to committ crimes while Batman is busy trying to capture Penguin. Soon, Penguin realizes he's been used and he gives away the criminals' plans to Batman and Robin, who are able to capture the thugs and shortly after they also capture the Penguin.
Appearing in "Crime On the Wing"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Penguin
- Carmichael (Single appearance)
- Melancholy Mike (Single appearance)
- Ralph the Rook (Single appearance)
- Willie the Wagger (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Pete Pike (Single appearance)
- Fire Chief Brody (Single appearance)
- Sidecar (Single appearance)
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Vehicles:
Synopsis for "The Looters"
When cities and towns are victims of natural disasters or unfortunate accidents, a gang of looters take advantage of the situations and they steal private property while the citizens are defenseless. This gang becomes aware of a scientist who can predict earthquakes and they force the man to reveal the place of the next earthquake. Batman and Robin get on the trail of the criminals and they learn about their plan to steal the city where the next earthquake happens. The Dynamic Duo get word about the disaster to the city and the population starts to evacuate, leaving the place empty. The criminals however are determined to steal everything in the city. Batman and Robin try to stop the thugs when the earthquake hits and the city begins to crumble. The criminals die in the ensuing chaos and Batman is almost killed as well, but he is saved by the scientist who predicted the disaster. When the earthquake is over, the citizens return to rebuild their almost destroyed city.
Appearing in "The Looters"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Alfred Beagle (Cameo)
Antagonists:
- Jackal (Single appearance)
- Looters (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Dorry Leaf (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for "The Search For Santa Claus"
On Christmas Eve, Batman and Robin get three men, whose lives are in chaos, to play Santa Claus on different locations: a children's hospital, an orphanage and a theater. However, one of them is wanted by some of his relatives, who want to eliminate the man to get his fortune. These criminals try to locate their uncle, but the three men work together to get rid of them. By the end of the day, the three men's lives improve with help from Batman and Robin and they work together for a brighter future.
Appearing in "The Search For Santa Claus"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Frank (Single appearance)
- Raymond (Single appearance)
- Anthony Jocelyn (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- James Jocelyn (Single appearance)
- Pete (Single appearance)
- Sam Arden (Single appearance)
- Mrs. Milligan (Single appearance)
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Notes
- This issue is reprinted on the Batman: The Dark Knight Archives Vol 8.
Trivia
- Artist Win Mortimer and letterer Ira Schnapp included their names on the second story as part of billboard signs.
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