An ex-convict who goes straight deserves a chance at happiness! Especially when he looks just like me! 
- — Batman
Batman #45 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 1948.
Synopsis for "The Lady Rogues!"
A famous author has recently published a book about the most evil women in history and a Hollywood studio has bought the rights to make a movie based on the book. At the same time, Catwoman escapes from prison and when she learns that she wasn't included in the book, she decides to sabotage the film and steal from the crew and the studio. Catwoman's criminal spree is successful until she is captured and arrested by Batman and Robin. Once again in prison, Catwoman is visited by the famous author, who reveals to her that he was writting an entire book about her.
Appearing in "The Lady Rogues!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Gala Kazon (Single appearance)
- Neil Weston (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Gotham Island Amphitheater
Items:
Synopsis for "A Parole For Christmas!"
An ex-convict is released on parole during Christmas. This man looks exactly like Bruce Wayne and as soon as he is released from prison he is attacked by some thugs. He is saved by Batman and Robin and they are shocked to see the similarity between him and Bruce. The ex-convict is so badly injured that Bruce decides to impersonate him to discover the reason why he was attacked. During his investigation, Bruce meets the man's family and also reeals a jailbreak plot from inside the prison. In the end, the ex-convict is rewarded with a permanent release and he spends his Christmas with his family.
Appearing in "A Parole For Christmas!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Ed Rogers (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Scarface Malone (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Gotham City Police Department
- Laura (Single appearance)
- Timmy Rogers (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Synopsis for "The Match!"
An arsonist called the Match has started operating in Gotham. Batman and Robin team up with the Gotham City Fire Department to capture the criminal.
Appearing in "The Match!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Gotham City Fire Department
- Chief Brady (Single appearance)
- Tom Davis (Single appearance)(Flashback and main story)
Antagonists:
- The Match (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Mr. Smith (Single appearance)
- Jones (Single appearance)
Locations:
Notes
- The first story contains references to historic female figures such as Lucrezia Borgia, Medusa, Circe, The Queen from Snow White and Delilah.
Trivia
- On the second story, there's a reference to the Christmas carol "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen".
- The third story also serves as a PSA.
