You know how it is with Batman... When his job's done, he disappears! But if you ever need him, I'm sure he'll be around! 
Batman #96 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1955.
Synopsis for "His Majesty, King Batman"
Batman switches places with the visiting king of a small nation to help nab a gang of thieves after the king's crown jewels.
Appearing in "His Majesty, King Batman"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Mayne Malan (Single appearance)
- his gang
Other Characters:
- King Eric of Norania (Single appearance)
- Count Viras (Single appearance)
- Chancellor Zartis (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Television City
- GCPD Headquarters
Items:
- Bat-Signal
- Crown Jewels of Norania
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Batman's College Days"
Bruce Wayne and four of his college classmates are guests aboard the yacht of Joe Danton, a one-time rival of Bruce Wayne's, who reveals that he is about to die of a defective heart, but that he intends to see all of them die with him. When Batman prevents Denton's plan from succeeding, Denton realizes that Batman is actually his long-time enemy Bruce Wayne. Inspired by Bruce's dedication, Denton asks forgiveness for his past mistakes before passing away.
Appearing in "Batman's College Days"
Featured Characters:
- Batman (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Joe Danton (Single appearance; dies) (Flashback and main story)
Other Characters:
- Pete (Single appearance) (Flashback only)
- Hodges (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Synopsis for "The Third Alarm for Batman!"
Batman and Robin agree to help publicize a fire-prevention week in Gotham City while searching for a gang of smugglers. For this purpose, the Dynamic Duo transform their Batmobile in to a Firemobile and they assist the Gotham Fire Department find the reason for some accidental fires. However, the gang of smugglers roam free and the Dynamic Duo ask the help of the Fire Department to catch the crooks.
Appearing in "The Third Alarm for Batman!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Mister Dall (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Gotham City Police Department
- Fire Chief Waller (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- "His Majesty, King Batman" is reprinted in Batman #193.
- "Batman's College Days" is reprinted in Batman Annual #4.
- Batman's origin is partially revealed in this issue. This issue is one of the earliest confirmed appearances of the Earth-One Batman.
- Batman appeared last in World's Finest #79. He appears next in Detective Comics #226.
- Commissioner Gordon appeared last in Detective Comics #225. He appears next in Detective Comics #227.
- Robin appeared last in World's Finest #79. He appears next in Detective Comics #226.
- This issue includes a "Little Pete" humor strip and a "Casey the Cop" humor strip by Henry Boltinoff.
- This issue includes a text article by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer entitled, "How a Nation is Born, Your United Nations at Work".
- This issue of Batman is considered by some comic indexers to be the first issue to regularly feature the Batman of Earth-One. Other indexers place the dividing line between Earth-Two and Earth-One elsewhere (for example, Mike of Mike's Amazing World places it between Batman #80 and Batman #81). The DC Comics Database has decided to go with the former group.