* In this Issues Story "A CHRISTMAS TALE" The Catwoman is Blond, most likely from an editorial and printing error.
* 1st APPEARANCE "CAT'O'NINE TAILS" (Catwomans Whip)

1* Roger Ryall and his criminal gang manage to steal the psychiatric files from a renowned doctor and his patients. So begins a crime spree in which the thugs would rob people by using their worst fears against them. Batman and Robin investigate the case and they learn the worst fear of Ryall is cats.

2* A crook by the name of Iron-Hat Ferris is double-crossed by his gang and is forced to wear an iron mask. Seeking help from his old friends, Ferris is forced to steal a thousand dollars to get the help he needs to remove the mask. In his attempt to get the money, he is again double-crossed and his "friend" gives an anonymous tip to the police. Batman and Robin try to stop the criminal, but Ferris escapes and he finds himself wandering on the streets until Henry Kendall locates him. Kendall is the candiate to become D.A. of Gotham City and he is motivated to gain a famous reputation using Ferris.

3* During Christmas Holidays in Gotham City, Catwoman and her gang start stealing cats from people. Batman and Robin are informed of the recent crimes, but they can't make sense of Catwoman's purpose, since she can't ask ransom for these cats.

The answer to this question comes a few days later, when Bruce learns of an Egyptian cat exhibition that is being held at the Gotham Museum. Catwoman uses the first cat to distract the Museum's guards and knock them unconscious. While she tries to steal some precious objects, Batman and Robin arrive in time to stop her, but with her henchmen's help, they are able to outmatch the Dynamic Duo. However, when one of the thugs tries to kill Batman, Catwoman stops him and prevents Batman's death.

Upon recovering, Batman and Robin investigate the clues lefts by the thugs and find out that they are most likely going to a cold place called Moon Valley. The Dynamic Duo travel there in the Batplane and upon arriving, they realize that Catwoman's henchmen are using the second cat as a distraction in a dog sled race. Batman and Robin get into action using their white camouflage Batsuits and they manage to capture Catwoman's thugs. In the meantime, Catwoman is using the third stolen cat to steal valuables from a nearby hotel. Batman and Robin arrive just in time to prevent Catwoman from escaping with the loot.

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