Batman n. 200-299 1968/1978

 

Bill Finger writer Bob Kane inker, letterer, penciler Chic Stone penciler Gaspar Saladino letterer Jack Burnley inker, penciler Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams cover, penciler Whitney Ellsworth writer

Batman #200 - The Man Who Radiated Fear! released by DC Comics on March 1968. 

The 200th Smash issue! Batman battles Joker and Penguin in this jam packed special issue.

Features:

1. The Man Who Radiated Fear! (Batman vs. Scarecrow / written by Mike Friedrich)

2. The Bat-Man (reprint of the 1st page of the 1st Batman story in Detective Comics #27 / written by Bill Finger)

3. The Batman says (a public service message by Batman / written by Whitney Ellsworth)

The Man Who Radiated Fear!

Scarecrow invents a potion that causes his victims to literally panic in fear and uses it on the Dynamic Duo to make them helpless. After failing to capture Scarecrow and his gang of crooks due to abject fear, Batman and Robin decide to hang up their capes for good. However Alfred reminds them both of their parents deaths and the vows they both took to fight crime. Now with renewed determination and vengeance, the Caped Crusaders hunt down Gotham's worst criminals one by one until they finally reach Scarecrow.

 

 

Chic Stone penciler Gardner Fox writer Gaspar Saladino letterer Henry Boltinoff inker, letterer, penciler, writer Irv Novick cover, penciler Joe Certa penciler Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Mike Esposito cover, inker

Batman #201 - Batman's Gangland Guardians released by DC Comics on May 1, 1968. 

1. Batman's Gangland Guardians! (written by Gardner Fox)

2. Cap's Hobby Hints (by Henry Boltinoff)

 

Chic Stone penciler Gardner Fox writer Henry Boltinoff inker, letterer, penciler, writer Irv Novick cover, inker, penciler Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Sid Greene inker

Batman #202 - Gateway to Death! ; Menace of the Motorcycle Marauders! released by DC Comics on June 1, 1968. 

 

1. Gateway to Death! (Batman, Robin, Alfred / written by Gardner Fox)

2. Menace of the Motorcycle Marauders! (Robin, Batman, Alfred / written by Mike Friedrich)

3. Cap's Hobby Hints (by Henry Boltinoff)

Bill Finger writer Bob Kane penciler Charles Paris inker

  David V. Reed writer

Dick Sprang penciler E. Nelson Bridwell editor Henry Boltinoff inker, letterer, penciler, writer Ira Schnapp colorist Jim Mooney penciler Neal Adams cover, inker, penciler

  Pat Gordon colorist

Ray Burnley inker Sheldon Moldoff penciler

Batman #203 - The Secrets of the Batcave! released by DC Comics on August 1968.

 

“THE 1,000 SECRETS OF THE BATCAVE!” An escaped criminal breaks into Wayne Manor and discovers a shocking secret…the Batcave!

This "80 Page Giant G-49" is a collection reprints about Batman's super-sanctum, The Batcave! Plus a 2 page view of the Batcave, and a Batmobile story are also included.

1. The 1000 Secrets of the Batcave! (Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon / written by Bill Finger : reprinted from: Batman #48)

An escaped convict accidentally finds the Batcave. Will he tell the world his discovery?

1. Cap's Hobby Hints (by Henry Boltinoff)

2. The Birth of Batplane II! (Batman, Robin / written by David Vern Reed : reprinted from: Batman #61)

3. Secrets of the Batcave - 1968

Gives a big, 2 page view of the Batcave. The next 2 pages are various Bat-gadgets.

1. The Secret of Batmans Utility Belt! (Batman, Robin / written by David Reed?)

2. The 100 Batarangs of Batman (Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon / written by Bill Finger : reprinted from: Detective Comics #244)

Who stole the film that shows Batman using various Batarangs?

1. The Secret of the Batmobile (Batman, Robin, Vicki Vale / written by Bill Finger : reprinted from: Batman #98)

Vicki takes a picture of the Batmobile in action. What secrets could that picture reveal?

1. The Flying Bat-Cave! (Batman, Robin : reprinted from: Detective Comics #186)

A flying prototype of the Batcave is made.

 

Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick cover, penciler Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Mike Esposito cover, inker

Batman #204 - Operation Blindfold! released by DC Comics on August 1, 1968. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick cover, inker, penciler Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor

 

Batman #205 - Blind As a ... Bat? released by DC Comics on September 1, 1968. 

Part 2 of 2 of "Operation Snowblind".

 

 

 

 

Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick cover, penciler Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Mike Esposito cover, inker

 

Batman #206 - Batman Walks the Last Mile! : This Is the...End! released by DC Comics on November 1, 1968. 

 

Carmine Infantino cover, penciler Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick penciler Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Kurt Schaffenberger inker, penciler

 

 

 

 

 

Batman #207 - The Doomsday Ball! : Death Trap! released by DC Comics on December 1, 1968. 

1. The Doomsday Ball! (Batman and Robin / written by Frank Robbins)

2. Tarantula (Fact File #1)

 

 

 

Bill Finger writer

  David V. Reed writer

Gardner Fox writer Gaspar Saladino letterer Joe Giella inker Nick Cardy inker, penciler Sheldon Moldoff cover

 

 

 

Batman #208 - Important Women in His Life released by DC Comics on February 1969.

 

 

 

Carmine Infantino penciler Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick penciler Joe Giella artist

 

Batman #209 - Jungle Jeopardy released by DC Comics on February 1, 1969.
 

 

 

 

Frank Robbins writer Joe Giella inker Neal Adams penciler

 

 

 

Batman #210 - The Case of the Purr-Loined Pearl released by DC Comics on March 1, 1969. 

Catwoman's latest target is the a pearl from Katmandu. This time, she's not alone. With a group of women just released from jail, Catwoman has nine lives this time.

 

 

 

 

 

Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick penciler Joe Giella inker

 

Batman #211 - Batman's Big Blow-Off! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1969.
 

 

 

 

 

Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick cover Joe Giella inker

 

Batman #212 - Baffling Deaths of the Crime-Czar! released by DC Comics on June 1, 1969. 

 

 

 

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Bill Draut penciler Bill Finger writer Bob Kane penciler Charles Paris inker E. Nelson Bridwell writer George Roussos colorist Jerry Robinson inker Jim Mooney inker, penciler Ross Andru penciler Sheldon Moldoff penciler Vince Colletta inker

 

 

Batman #213 - The Origin of Robin released by DC Comics on August 1969. 

• An all reprint issue.
• The cover is a homage to the cover of Detective Comics #38.

 

 

 

 

 

Carmine Infantino editor Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick cover Joe Giella inker

 

Batman #214 - Batman's Marriage Trap released by DC Comics on August 1, 1969. 

 

 

 

 

 

Dick Giordano inker Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick cover, inker, penciler Julius Schwartz editor

 

Batman #215 - Call Me Master! released by DC Comics on September 1969. 

 

Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick penciler

 

Batman #216 - Angel - or Devil? released by DC Comics on November 1969.

It’s all drama when Batman comes to the rescue of an actress.

The Old Avon Players are in town, and they plot to use Wilfred Pennyworth and his daughter Daphne to steal an original copy of Romeo and Juliet from Wayne manor.

 

 

Dick Giordano inker Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick penciler Neal Adams cover

 

 

 

Batman #217 - One Bullet Too Many! released by DC Comics on December 1969. 

Does Batman quit? And where is Robin? Find out in this extra-long issue of BATMAN!

It is a time of endings and new beginnings. Recent High school Grad Dick Grayson is on his way to college. He has been accepted at Hudson University. "All is in readiness" Alfred tells Bruce Wayne who s been sitting ion Dick's room. They both head down stairs to meet the young man who's been like a son to them. With the luggage packed in the trunk of the awaiting taxi cab Dick Grayson says a quick goodbye as he heads to the airport alone. After Dick is gone , Bruce and Alfred also are making a move to the center of Gotham and will now be residing in the Wayne Foundation building instead of Wayne Manor. Together they talk of how all this affects Batman for the better.

 

 

 

 

Bill Finger writer Bob Kane artist

  David V. Reed writer

Dick Sprang inker Edmond Hamilton writer Murphy Anderson cover Sheldon Moldoff penciler

 

Batman #218 released by DC Comics on February 1, 1970. 

This issue contains reprints from the following issues .

Detective comics # 197 " The League Against Batman"

Detective comics # 234 "Batman and Robin's Greatest Mystery"

Batman comics # 130 "The Hand From Nowhere"

Batman comics # 118 "the Man who Couldn't be Tried Twice"Batman comics #121 " The Body In The Batcave"

• "

Four Hours To Live" from a syndicated newspaper story 

 

 

 

 

Dick Giordano artist Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Julius Schwartz editor Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams writer

 

 

 

Batman #219 - Death Casts The Deciding Vote!; The Silent Night of the Batman released by DC Comics on February 1970. 

“DEATH CASTS THE DECIDING VOTE!” Batman must race to stop an airplane from being hijacked and attempts to get a senator to Washington, D.C. in time for a critical vote for an anti-crime bill! Plus, “THE SILENT NIGHT OF THE BATMAN” and “TIME TO KILL.”

Death Casts The Deciding Vote

Bruce Wayne is on a plane headed out of Washington D.C. with Senator Webster who is the target of a kidnap plot. In between the plane hijacking and an on board fight, Bruce manages to change into Batman but ends up getting captured anyway. Webster fakes a heart attack which gives Bruce the chance to use his Batman costume as a decoy. As the scared hijackers wonder how Batman got free, this time Bruce Wayne saves the day by defeating the criminals with the help of the pilots.

The Silent Night of Batman

Batman joins some Gotham City cops to sing Christmas carols while the spirit of the holiday season ensures there is no crime in the city tonight!

Time to Kill!

A reprint from Phantom Stranger #5

Jed Bruno is a bitter scientist who is tired of his rival Andrew Seldin being more successful then him at everything. Bruno thinks he'll finally get the recognition he deserves when he invents a time machine but at that moment a radio announcement says Seldin is unveiling his own time machine a month from now. Enraged, Bruno travels a month in the future and assassinates Seldin during the unveiling. On his return Bruno loses memory of the event and goes to Seldin's lab to steal his blueprints but is discovered by his rival and kills him. Bruno now has the only working time machine and a month later is unveiling his invention when he is shot. The dying scientist's memory returns and he realises this isn't murder but suicide as his past self has assassinated him!

 

Carmine Infantino penciler Dick Giordano artist Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Neal Adams cover

 

Batman #220 - This Murder Has Been... Pre-Recorded released by DC Comics on March 1, 1970. 

When investigative reporter Marla Manning asks Bruce Wayne to look into the details of an interview of a dead man, the Batman soon intercedes! But can even the Masked Manhunter survive a close-range explosion?

 

 

 

 

 

Dick Giordano artist Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams cover

 

Batman #221 - A Bat-Death For Batman!; Hot Time In Gotham Town Tonight! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1970. 

Tamespirited animals turning to beasts!

And there`s also human nazies.

 

 

 

 

Dick Giordano artist Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams penciler

 

 

Batman #222 - Dead... Till Proven Alive!; Case of no Consequence! released by DC Comics on June 1, 1970. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Finger writer Curt Swan penciler

  David V. Reed writer

Dick Sprang artist Murphy Anderson inker

  Pat Gordon colorist

 

Batman #223 - City without Guns released by DC Comics on August 1, 1970. 

Batman's adventures in other countries.

This issue was reprinted in the 80 Page Giant #73, which actully was the same issue even though the title states it is a giant issue.

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist Irv Novick artist Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams penciler

Batman #224 - Carnival Of The Cursed released by DC Comics on August 1, 1970. 

On a rainy night, in the streets of New Orleans, Jazz Legend Charles"Blind Buddy" Holden is murdered. The Batman reads about the jazz pioneer's death in the newspaper. He decides to attend the funeral in New Orleans and investigate his murder. At the funeral, the Batman (disguised as one of the pallbearers) makes himself known when several men burst onto the scene disrupting the funeral. As the Batman takes them out, a huge man drops from a balcony onto the Batman. He Introduces himself as Moloch. The Batman does his best to contain Moloch but cannot gain the advantage he needs against him and is knocked to the ground. He falls lying stunned as Moloch escapes. The funeral continues on. The Batman looks on during the burial as Buddy's horn is buried along with him. The Batman meets Buddy Holden's best friend Maxwell Dill. Max invites the Batman to come with him to Reservation Hall in the French Quarter. As they arrive at Reservation hall, they hear a heated argument. A man named Rufus Macob wants to buy Buddy's personal affects. He persists and suggests "if you change your mind I'll be at the Regis Hotel." As they leave, the Batman recognizes the man pushing Mr. Macob's wheelchair as "HeavyFoot" Harry Harnet who worked for the Brooklyn mob.

Later the Batman purchases a jazz book and sends it with a note to Rufus Macob relating if something was on his conscience to let him know thru Max. Later Max leaves a note for the Batman to meet him at pier 13 at the old boat . At the pier,the Batman realizes its Shrove Tuesday and everyone is partying. He jumps into channel and swims out to the old stern-wheeler. Aboard the boat the Batman meets the gang that busted into the funeral procession and greets them properly .Rufus Macob comes into the room and strikes the Batman from behind in the head with a chair rendering him unconscious. Macob's boys truss the Batman up on the paddle wheel hoping he'll drown in the channel as it turns. The Batman holds his breath as long as he can but realizes he can't keep this up for long. As he rises from the channel waters the Batman finds a loose cable grabs it with his teeth and tosses it towards the paddle- wheels axle. The paddle wheel stops as the cable clogs up the axle screeching to a halt . It then breaks the paddle wheel as it falls apart from the continuous pressure of the steam engine.The Batman escapes and swims away before the death trap can collapse on him. Climbing back onboard the stern-wheeler he finds Max in the saloon as the coast guard arrives. Max tells the Batman that they are after Buddy's horn. Realizing that the horn was buried with Buddy ,the Batman heads for the cemetery.

At the cemetery the Batman find Rufus Macob and his boys digging up Buddy's grave site. Rufus tells Harry as he digs "that the first owner of the horn(cornet) was Mose Burton. Burton scratched a map on it describing where oil was located in the Bayou Country. He told this to a lady friend who lived in Kansas City. Burton was soon struck by a car. But before Burton died, he gave the horn to Buddy without telling him the secret." Harry stops digging as he finds the horn. As Harry passes it to Rufus the Batman intercepts the horn.Harry gets out of the hole and runs realizing their luck has run out. Rufus Macob stands up out his wheelchair revealing himself to be Moloch. He attacks Batman trying to recover the horn. He overpowers the Batman and is about to bludgeon him with a shovel as the partying crowd comes into view. He drops the shovel and tries to escape as a motorcycle runs over his foot. Moloch's injury slows him down with the Batman not to far behind. The Batman soon overtakes his prey as he plunges from a tree and with a tremendous kick in the chin, renders Moloch unconscious. Its Ash Wednesday as the The Batman avenges the murder of a jazz legend and the Mardi Gras and its partying comes to an end. Afterwards the Batman finds Buddy's horn crushed from the wieght of the passing Mardi Gras floats and partygoers feet.

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist Irv Novick artist Julius Schwartz editor Mike Esposito artist Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams penciler

 

 

 

Batman #225 - Wanted For Murder-One, The Batman; Shutdown On York Street! released by DC Comics on September 1970.

Commissioner Gordon faces the possibility that his old friend Batman may be a murderer.

 

 

Dick Giordano artist Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Neal Adams penciler

 

 

 

 

Batman #226 - The Man With Ten Eyes! released by DC Comics on November 1970. 

 The ten eyed man is born!

 

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist Irv Novick artist Julius Schwartz editor Mike Esposito artist Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams penciler

 

Batman #227 - The Demon Of Gothos Mansion released by DC Comics on December 1, 1970. 

 "The Demon of Gothos Mansion"Batman goes in search of Daphne Pennyworth, Alfred's niece, who has been kidnapped by a coven and is about to be a sacrifice to bring about the demon known as Ballk.

"Help me...I think I'm dead!"

Robin saves a youth who has been shaken up due to a chemical accident. He later becomes involved in a political issue involving a Congressman who has helped an industry’s entry into New Carthage and a professor who opposes it the entry due to the pollution that it will cause.

Famously, the cover art is a throwback to Detective Comics issue #31 originally drawn by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff.

 

Bill Finger writer Carmine Infantino editor Charles Paris inker Curt Swan penciler Dave Wood writer

  David V. Reed writer

Dick Sprang penciler E. Nelson Bridwell editor Edmond Hamilton writer Ira Schnapp colorist Jack Schiff editor Murphy Anderson inker

  Pat Gordon colorist

Sheldon Moldoff penciler

Batman #228 - Outlaw Town, U.S.A.! released by DC Comics on February 1971. 

 

 

Carmine Infantino editor Frank Giacoia artist Irv Novick artist Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams penciler Robert Kanigher writer

 Batman #229 - Asylum of the Futurians!; Temperature Boiling ...and Rising! released by DC Comics on February 1, 1971.

Carmine Infantino editor Dick Giordano artist Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Neal Adams penciler

 

Batman #230 - Take-Over of Paradise!; Danger Comes A-Looking! released by DC Comics on March 1, 1971.

Carmine Infantino editor Dick Giordano artist Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams penciler

 

 

 

 

Batman #231 - Blind Rage Of The Ten-Eyed Man!; Wiped Out! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1971.

This issue contains Two stories.

• 1. Batman in "Blind Rage Of The Ten-Eyed Man!" with the Man with Ten Eyes
• 2. Robin in "Wiped Out!"

Carmine Infantino editor Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano inker John Costanza letterer Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams cover, penciler

  

 

Batman #232 - "Daughter Of The Demon!" released by DC Comics on June 1971. 

First appearance of Ra's al Ghul in "Daughter of the Demon," a retelling of Batman and Robin's origins.

At Millionaire Bruce Wayne's penthouse in Gotham City, Bruce Wayne has discovered that his ward Dick Grayson has been missing for several days from Hudson University. Alfred brings his worried master a "missive" that a messenger left with the doorman. Bruce 's worst fear has been realized. The missive is addressed to the Batman with a picture of Robin captive. "Dear Batman , We have Robin! Save him if you can ." Asking Alfred to cancel all his appts, Bruce changes into his alter ego The Batman and heads for the Batcave at Wayne manor. As he enters the Batcave he finds intruders. One of the intruders introduce himselves as Ra's Al Ghul and tells Batman that he deduced that he really was Bruce Wayne and that they have a similar problem. Ras shows the Batman the message sent to him with a picture of his daughter kidnapped .The Batman recognizes his daughter ,"Thats Talia." "She has spoken highly of you and your ablities "Ras comments. Placing the paper the message is written on under the microscope the Batman finds clues that lead him to believe that the Brotherhood of the Demon ,a cult of killers from Calcutta are the kidnappers. "Then were off to India" exclaims Ras. As the Batman starts to lead them out of the batcave, Ubu the bodygaurd shoves him aside to let his master leave the batcave firstand lets Batman know "The Master always goes first !" The Batman takes note of Ubu's Mistake #1

Soon they are flying to Calcutta. When they arrive the Batman disguises himself and soon finds two men with information leading to the whereabouts of The Brotherhood of the Demon. They divulge the information to Batman believing him to be a devil. The information takes them to the Alley of Widows.Ubu again pushes the Batman aside letting his Master lead them. Once there the Batman enters the building when suddenly he is attacked by a lunging leopard. Batman catches the leopards jaws with his left elbow grasping the leopard he forces his left arm back fast enough to snap the animals neck. Ras come into the room "Excellent Detective !" "The leopard was trained." remarks the Batman. In the room they find a map with the Himalayan mountains with an area marked on it. Ras then says "We will go immediately!" They soon find themselves climbing Mount Nanda Devi. As they climb they find thier way in a snipers view.The sniper takes target on them and then mostly the Dark Knight Detective. The Batman realizes that he has little time and finds cover in a crevice of the mountain. He then swings out and into a snow bank on the side of the mountain.The sniper goes to the area to investigate and falls victim to the Batman. The Batman sees smoke coming from the side of the mountain. As he walks toward it a helicopter flies overhead. The Batman realizes that this whole adventure has been a hoax orchestrated by Ras Al Ghul. The Batman strides past gunmen who guard a "chamber strewn from rock" and finds Robin roped up on a bench, Batman unties Robin as The "Supreme Brother" enters the Chamber. A gunmen tells the Batman to kneel. The Batman refuses and angrily explains the whole charade from beginning to end as a waste of his time. The Batman and Robin then take out the six men that guard the chamber. The Batman approaches the "Supreme Brother" and rips the mask of his head revealing Ubu. The Batman taunts Ubu (who's been measuring The Batman up) saying hes soft clumsy and slow . Ubu throws several punches missing the Batman completely. The Batman takes out Ubu with a right to the gut then folows with left and right to the chin sending him flying to the ground. Ras Al Ghul and his daughter enter the chamber. The Batman angrily tells Ras "not to bother for an elaborate explanation ,I know everything, But why stage acomplicated quest with real dangers." Ras answers him as Talia walks up to the Dark Knight and kisses him affectionately on the cheek "My Talia loves you and I had to satisfy myself that you were a worthy successor... a worthy son -in-law. "

 

 

 

Bill Finger writer Bob Kane penciler Carmine Infantino editor Charles Paris inker David V. Reed writer

Dick Giordano cover E. Nelson Bridwell editor Ira Schnapp colorist Jack Schiff editor Jim Mooney inker Lew Sayre Schwartz penciler

  Pat Gordon colorist

Sheldon Moldoff penciler Stan Kaye inker

 

Batman #233 - The Death Cheaters of Gotham City! released by DC Comics on August 1, 1971. 

 

 

 

 

 

Carmine Infantino artist Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist Gardner Fox writer Irv Novick artist Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams penciler

 

 

Batman #234 - Half an Evil released by DC Comics on August 1971. 

Batman stars in the story "Half an Evil" which is the first appearance of the Silver Age Two-Face.

Story One: Half An Evil Batman follows the clues through a series of crimes to discover Two-Face's latest heist- a hidden treasure aboard an old ship!

Story Two: Vengeance for a Cop featuring Robin

While searching for a missing girl, Robin stumbles upon a hidden commune called the Van Winkle

Story Three: Trail of the Talking Mask

Reprinting a story originally featured in Detective Comics #335

 

 

 

 

 

Carmine Infantino artist Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano cover Irv Novick artist Joe Giella inker John Broome writer Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams cover

 

Batman #235 - Swamp Sinister released by DC Comics on September 1971. 

The Dark Knight must do the unthinkable and team-up with Ra's al Ghul to find the Daughter of the Demon before it's too late. It's the return of Talia in "Swamp Sinister."

Story One: Swamp Sinister Batman follows a deadly trail back to his old foe, Talia Al Ghul.

Story Two: The Outcast Society featuring Robin

Robin comes across a commune where the members hold their own court.

Story Three: A Castle with Wall To Wall Danger

Reprinting a tale originally presented in Detective Comics #329

 

 

Bill Finger writer Carmine Infantino editor Dick Giordano artist Dick Sprang artist Frank Robbins writer George Roussos colorist Irv Novick artist Mike Friedrich writer Neal Adams penciler

 

 

 

Batman #236 - Wall of the Ghost Bride!; Rain Fire! released by DC Comics on November 1971. 

Robin stars in a solo adventure in "Rain Fire!"
 

 

 

 

 

Bernie Wrightson other Carmine Infantino editor Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist, cover, inker Harlan Ellison other Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams artist, cover, penciler

 

Batman #237 - Night of the Reaper! released by DC Comics on December 1971.

1. "Night of the Reaper" - (O'Neil/Adams) At a super hero themed parade in Rutland, Vermont, a young man dressed like Robin is assaulted. Dick Grayson and his friends repel the attack, and then Dick decides to investigate further as Robin. That's when he finds a man dressed as Batman murdered; and comes face to face with the Reaper! (Based on an idea by Harlan Ellison & Bernie Wrightson)
2. "The Spies" (originally untitled) - A reprint of Batman's last solo adventure from Detective Comics #37.

 

Charles Paris inker Curt Swan penciler

  David V. Reed writer

Dick Giordano inker Dick Sprang artist Joe Kubert penciler Neal Adams penciler Ramona Fradon inker, penciler

Batman #238 - The Masterminds of Crime! released by DC Comics on January 1972. 

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist George Roussos colorist Irv Novick artist Jerry Robinson inker Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams penciler

 

 

Batman #239 - Silent Night, Deadly Night! released by DC Comics on February 1, 1972. 

 

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist Irv Novick artist Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams cover

 

 

Batman #240 - Vengeance for a Dead Man released by DC Comics on March 1972.

 The Dark Knight matches wits with Ra's al Ghul in "Vengeance for a Dead Man!" Talia guest-stars.

 

 

 

Bernie Wrightson inker Bill Finger writer Dennis O'Neil writer George Roussos colorist, inker Jerry Robinson inker Neal Adams cover

 

Batman #241 - At Dawn Dies Mary MacGuffin! released by DC Comics on May 1972. 

Batman races against the clock to save a young woman from a diabolical madman in "At Dawn Dies Mary MacGuffin!"

This issue contains two stories :

• 1. The Batman in "At Dawn Dies Mary MacGuffin!"
• 2. Robin in "Secret of the Psychic Siren"

 

 

Bill Finger writer Bob Kane penciler Carmine Infantino editor Dennis O'Neil writer George Roussos colorist, inker Jerry Robinson inker Michael Wm Kaluta inker, penciler

 

  

Batman #242 - "Bruce Wayne - - Rest In Peace"! released by DC Comics on June 1, 1972. 

This issue contains the following stories:

• 1.The Batman in "Bruce Wayne - - Rest In Peace"
• 2. Robin in "Death-Point!"
• 3. "The People vs. The Batman." originally presented in Batman comics #7

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Neal Adams penciler

 

Batman #243 - "The Lazarus Pit" released by DC Comics on August 1972. 

Batman follows a lead that takes him halfway around the world on the trail of "The Lazarus Pit!"
 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Elliot S! Maggin writer Neal Adams penciler

 

 

 

Batman #244 - The Demon Lives Again! released by DC Comics on September 1972. 

 Ra's al Ghul is back, and with a vengeance. Can Batman defeat the Demon in a one-on-one duel to the death? "The Demon Lives Again!"

 

 

 

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Dennis O'Neil writer Elliot S! Maggin writer Neal Adams cover

 

 

Batman #245 - "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!" released by DC Comics on October 1972.

 
“THE BRUCE WAYNE MURDER CASE!” Batman must solve the greatest mystery of all...who murdered Bruce Wayne?! Plus, Robin in “WHO STOLE THE GIFT FROM NOWHERE!”

 

 

 

 

 

Dick Dillin penciler Dick Giordano artist Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Neal Adams artist

 

 

Batman #246 - How Many Ways Can a Robin Die? released by DC Comics on December 1, 1972. 

What can Batman do when Robin is missing and he is forced to try to prevent the many deaths of Robin?

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano cover, inker, penciler Irv Novick penciler Julius Schwartz editor

 

Batman #247 - Merry Christmas released by DC Comics on February 1, 1973. 

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Elliot S! Maggin writer Michael Wm Kaluta inker, penciler

 

Batman #248 - Death-Knell for a Traitor! released by DC Comics on April 1, 1973.

 

 

 

 

Dick Giordano artist Elliot S! Maggin writer Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick artist Julius Schwartz editor

Batman #249 - The Citadel of Crime released by DC Comics on June 1, 1973. 

 Bruce Wayne pretends to be a heartless snob in order to lure a wealthy man with gang ties into the Batman’s grasp.

 

 

 

Dick Giordano artist Elliot S! Maggin writer Frank McLaughlin inker Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick cover, penciler

 

Batman #250 - The Deadly Numbers Game! and "The "Batman Nobody Knows" released by DC Comics on July 1, 1973.

 

Batman Inc. Fun Fact.

In the story "The Batman Nobody Knows" (written by Frank Robbins and art by Dick Giordano) seems to be the "inspiration" of Batwing. In Grant Morrison's Batman Epic he ties in continuity as if every Batman story happened. Batwing is part of these obscure references. In the story "The Batman Nobody Knows" there is a young African-American boy who tells his friends that he imagines Batman as a man with motorized wings plastic wings which he uses twin rockets to fly. The character in this story is called "Batwings" instead of "Batwing"

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano cover, inker Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams artist, cover, inker, penciler

  Tom Ziuko colorist

 

 

 

Batman #251 - The Jokers Five-Way Revenge! released by DC Comics on September 1973. 

A rainy Gotham city night and a murder has taken place on its outskirts. At the crime scene Commissioner Gordon and the Batman find the victim, Jack Barton wearing a ghastly grin along with Jokers calling card. The Batman leaves the crime scene realizing the Joker recently escaped from the hospital for the criminally insane has it in for the former members of his gang. The Batman tries to bring former gang member Packy White (a janitor now at a boxing gym) under police protection. After a sparring match Packy is convinced to go along with the Batman's plan. He takes a drink of water to "wash the taste of Batman's knuckles away" when he suddenly falls backward with the Jokers grizzly grin upon his face. The Joker soon takes out another member of his gang with an exploding cigar filled with nitro-glycerin. The Batman tries to help another former member Bigger Melvin only to be hit from behind and falls unconscious. When the Batman comes to he finds Melvin hanging dead from the rafters and then knocked unconscious again from behind by the Joker. The Joker at first seems to want to kill the Batman but then decides against it. Regaining consciousness, the Batman heads for the last member Bins Hooley, the forger at the Home for the Aged to find he was taken out earlier that day by Mr. Genesius, realizing that this Mr. Genesius is the Joker. Rubbing his head from the Jokers attack, the Batman finds crude oil and sand and comes to the conclusion of the Jokers whereabouts, an abandoned aquarium. There he finds the Joker holding a control to lower Hooley (sitting in a wheechair) into a tank with a great white shark. They make a deal to spare Hooley and put Batman in the tank with shark instead. After the Batman is pushed in so is Hooley. The Joker laughing after breaking his promise watches. Soon the Batman frees himself from his chains and defeats the shark and then uses Hooley's wheelchair to break the glass tank. The Batman chases after the Joker who almost gets away when he slips on the oil slicked beach. The Batman overtakes the Joker and puts him out with a right cross.

 

 

 

 

Dick Giordano inker Elliot S! Maggin writer Frank Robbins writer Irv Novick penciler Julius Schwartz editor Nick Cardy cover

 

 

Batman #252 - The Spook's Master Stroke! released by DC Comics on October 1, 1973. 

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist Irv Novick artist Julius Schwartz editor Michael Wm Kaluta cover

 

Batman #253 - Who Knows What Evil? released by DC Comics on November 1, 1973. 

 

 

Bill Finger writer Dick Sprang artist Elliot S! Maggin writer George Roussos inker, letterer Jerry Robinson inker Joe Giella inker Neal Adams artist Nick Cardy inker, penciler

  Pat Gordon colorist

Batman #254 - King of the Gotham Jungle! released by DC Comics on February 1974. 

 

Bill Finger writer Bob Kane inker, penciler Carmine Infantino artist Dick Giordano inker Dick Sprang artist France Herron writer Gardner Fox writer George Roussos inker, letterer Jerry Robinson inker Jim Mooney artist, inker Joe Giella inker Len Wein writer Neal Adams artist Nick Cardy inker, penciler Sid Greene inker

 

Batman #255 - Moon of the Wolf released by DC Comics on April 1, 1974.

1."MOON OF THE WOLF" written by Len Wein pencilled by Neal Adams and Inked by Dick Giordano

2. "THE FIRST BATMAN" within by Bill Finger art by Bob Kane originally presented Detective Comics #235

3. "THE DUPED DOMESTICS!" written by BIll Finger art by Jerry Robinson originally presented in Batman #22

4. The STORY OF THE BATMOBILE...

5. THE TRUE-FALSE FACE OF BATMAN" written by Gardner Fox pencilled by Carmine Infantino inked by Sid Greene originally presented in Detective Comics #363

6. "CRAZY- QUILT COMES BACK" written by France E. Herron art by Jim Mooney originally presented in Star Spangled Comics #123

7. "THE OUTSIDER STRIKES AGAIN" written by Gardner Fox art by Jim Mooney originally presented in Detective Comics #340

Bill Finger Bob Kane artist Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano inker Dick Sprang penciler George Roussos inker, letterer Irv Novick penciler Jerry Robinson Nick Cardy inker, penciler

  Pat Gordon colorist

Batman #256 - Catwoman's Circus Caper! released by DC Comics on June 1, 1974. 

1. Catwomans Circus Caper! - BATMANS Newest Adventure

2.Dinosaur Island - originally presented in Batman #35 (June - July 1946)

3. The Penny Plunderers - originally presented in Worlds Finest #30 (Sept - Oct 1947)

4. Brothers in Crime - originally presented in Batman #12 ( Aug- Sept 1942)

5. The 1001 Trophies of Batman. - originally presented in Detective #158 (April 1950)

 

 

 

Bill Finger writer Bob Brown artist Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano inker Dick Sprang artist Gardner Fox writer George Roussos inker, letterer Gil Kane artist, penciler Henry Boltinoff artist, writer Irv Novick artist Jerry Robinson inker Joe Giella inker Julius Schwartz editor Nick Cardy inker, penciler

  Pat Gordon colorist

  Robert Kanigher writer Sid Greene artist, inker

 

Batman #257 - Hail Emperor Penguin! released by DC Comics on August 1, 1974. 

Batman's new adventure Hail Emperor Penguin

The Batman Crime-File: The Penguin's Unique Umbrellas!

Hunt For A Robin Killer! (reprinted from Detective Comics Issue #374)

Casey The Cop

Man Without Fingerprints

Alley Babble and the 14 Peeves (reprinted from Batman Issue #30 )

The Adventures Of Alfred- The Conversational Clue! (reprinted from Batman Issue #22)

Die Small - - DIE BIG! (reprinted from Detective Comics Issue #385)

Rickety - Rax Rackett (reprinted from Batman Issue #32)

 

 

 

 

Bill Finger writer Bob Kane artist Carmine Infantino penciler Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist Dick Sprang artist Gardner Fox writer George Roussos inker, letterer Gil Kane artist Irv Novick artist Jerry Robinson inker Jim Mooney artist Joe Giella artist Nick Cardy cover

  Pat Gordon colorist

 

Batman #258 - "The Threat of the Two-Headed Coin" released by DC Comics on October 1, 1974. 

BATMAN #258 presents "Threat of the Two Headed Coin"

written by Denny O'Neil art by Irv Novick and Dick Giordano.

There is a breakin at Arkham Hospital (known today as Arkham Asylum) . The renegade groups plan is to release General Harris . The General invites Harvey Dent to join him and become part of his plan to Freedom .Two- Face accepts the General's offer and follows the him and his men down through the asylum halls to freedom as the general puts it. They pass the Jokers cell and The Joker begs Two-Face to release him. With a flip of his coinTwo-Face denies the Joker his freedom. The General mistakenly thinks he's talking to Harvey Dent and tells Two-Face of his plan to threaten Washington DC with an atomic bomb in hopes that his ransom would be met. Two-Face flips his coin and it comes scarred side up. So Two-Face takes over by force and now leads the plan. The general disgusted and remorseful of the plan and they way it turned out, now heads to Police headquarters to turn himself in. He informs Commissioner Gordon along with the Batman along with Robin of Two-Faces plan to steal Uranium ore that is in transit and use it's atomic potential in Washington DC. The general not being able to live with himself jumps out of Gordon's office window to his death. The Dynamic Duo head to the truck hijack point in Maryland that the General gave them. Together they try to stop the theft of the uraniumTwo Face only to be shot with tranquilizer darts and then chained. They manage to escape their chains by the means of a thermal flair hidden in Batmans left bat ear. Batman soon rushes to end the atomic threat that Two-Face is imposing. Batman pleads to Harvey not to detonate the bomb.Two Face decides use his coin to make the decision and before he does ,he examines his coin when he realizes it not his .At that moment the dark knight engages Two-Face as they both rush for the detonator. Batman overpowers Two-Face and renders a right uppercut to the jaw of Two-Face taking him down.

This issue also includes:

"The 3 Racketeers" originally presented in Detective # 61 (March,1942)

"7 Wonder Crimes of Gotham City" originally presented in Detective #368

"Twenty - Ton Robbery" originally presented in Batman #26 (Dec - Jan 1949-50)

"The Guardian of 100 Cities" originally presented in Batman #95 (Oct.1955)

"The Man with a Thousand Eyes" originally presented in Worlds Finest # 43 (Dec - Jan 1949-50)

 

 

 

Bill Finger writer Carmine Infantino penciler Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Sprang artist Gaspar Saladino letterer George Roussos inker, letterer Joe Giella inker Nick Cardy inker, penciler

 

 

Batman #259 - The Night of the Shadow! released by DC Comics on December 1, 1974.
 

 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano inker Dick Sprang artist Gardner Fox writer Gaspar Saladino letterer Irv Novick penciler Jerry Robinson inker, penciler Neal Adams artist Nick Cardy inker, penciler Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

Batman #260 - This One'll Kill You, Batman; The Grade A Crimes; The Perfect Crime; The Pearl Of Peril released by DC Comics on February 1, 1975.

100 pages issues; inside:

1. This one'll Kill You, Batman! by Dennis"Denny" O'Neil, Irv Novick; Batman and Joker;

2. The Grade A Crime; originally in Batman #16

3. The Perfect Crime (Slightly Imperfect);originally printed in Batman #181

4. The Pearl Of Peril (Adventures Of Alfred); originally printed in Batman #27;

5. The Case Without A Crime; originally printed in Detective Comics #112

6. The Riddler's Prison; originally printed in Detective Comics #377

Bill Finger writer Carmine Infantino penciler Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Sprang artist

  Don Cameron writer

Edmond Hamilton writer Gardner Fox writer Irv Novick penciler Jerry Robinson inker, penciler Joe Giella inker Joseph Greene writer Nick Cardy inker, penciler

  Pat Gordon colorist

Sheldon Moldoff penciler

Batman #261 - The Mystery That Never Was! released by DC Comics on March 1, 1975. 

 

"The Mystery That Never Was!"

"Crime's Man-Hunt"

"The 1,001 Inventions of Batman"

"A Christmas Peril!"

"The Great Batman Contest"

"The Blockbuster Invasion of Gotham City!"

Carmine Infantino penciler Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano inker E. Nelson Bridwell editor Ernie Chan cover, inker, penciler Gardner Fox writer Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams penciler Sheldon Moldoff penciler Sid Greene inker Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

Batman #262 - The Scarecrow's Trail of Fear! ; The Round Robin Death Threats ; Where There's a Will - There's a Slay! released by DC Comics on April 1, 1975. 

 

A "Batman Giant"

1. The Mummy (a Hostess Twinkee ad starring Batman)

2. The Scarecrow's Trail of Fear! (Batman and Robin vs Scarecrow / written by Denny O'Neil)

3. Here It Is ... Bats! (Batman trivia questions)

4. The Round Robin Death Threats (written by Gardner Fox : reprinted from: Detective Comics #366)

5. Here It Is ... Bats! (answers to trivia questions)

6. Comedy Cover Capers (earlier Batman covers changed to be more humorous)

7. Where There's a Will - There's a Slay! (Batman, Robin / written by Gardner Fox : reprinted from: Detective Comics #367)

8. Comedy Cover Capers (more covers changed comedically)

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano cover, inker, penciler E. Nelson Bridwell editor Ernie Chan penciler Julius Schwartz editor Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

Batman #263 - Riddler on the Move! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1975. 

 

The Mummy (Batman and Robin in a Hostess Twinkee Ad)

Riddler on the Move! (Batman vs Riddler, with Alfred : reprinted in: Best of DC #14)

The Riddler begins taking over another crooks’ employment agency for criminals, and traps Batman within an array of loaded crossbows.

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano artist Ernie Chan artist Julius Schwartz editor Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

Batman #264 - Death of a Daredevil released by DC Comics on June 1, 1975. 

 

Bernie Wrightson inker Curt Swan penciler Dick Giordano cover, inker E. Nelson Bridwell editor Julius Schwartz editor Michael Fleisher writer Rich Buckler cover, penciler Vince Colletta inker

 

Batman #265 - Batman's Greatest Failure! released by DC Comics on July 1, 1975. 

 

1. The Spy (a Hostess Fruit Pie ad starring Batman / pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta)

2. Batman's Greatest Failure!

"Yes Batman-- I'm a murderer! And here comes my weapon! Kill him Brutus!"

Dennis O'Neil writer Dick Giordano penciler Irv Novick artist Julius Schwartz editor Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

Batman #266 - The Curious Case of the Catwoman's Coincidences! released by DC Comics on August 1, 1975. 

On the same passenger train as a large group of criminals being transferred to prison -- among them Selina Kyle -- Bruce Wayne is approached by an old gypsy woman who warns him that his life is rife with coincidences. Then fate intervenes when a runaway bulldozer derails the train, allowing many of the convicts to attempt an escape -- just as Batman suddenly appears and captures the most dangerous. Selina, in a daze from the wreck, wanders off into the countryside and briefly contemplates a crime-free life. But when she is recognized and picked up by an old crime cohort, he convinces her to assemble a gang and once again resurrect the Catwoman. Gone are the green "Now Look" sequins, cat glasses, pink tights, pirate boots, vampire collars and plunging knecklines -- as the Princess of Plunder returns to her classic '50s look with a few choice '70s changes, including new boots and a deep slit to her skirt. Armed with her trademark whip -- and a new, specially 'trained-to-steal' Siamese named Hecate -- Catwoman leads her gang in a string of jewel heists. When she targets her next victim -- actually Batman in disguise (and drag as a visiting social matriarch!) -- she manages to elude capture as her crew is taken down. Hecate soon leads the Caped Crusader to his mistress' hideout where she is finally apprehended. Feeling dismayed and betrayed by her pet feline, Batman can't help pointing out to Catwoman that Hecate followed her not so much out of loyalty -- but by the fact that she chose a warehouse full of rare catnip to hide out in!

David V. Reed writer

Dick Giordano artist Ernie Chan artist Julius Schwartz editor Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

Batman #267 - Invitation to a Murder! released by DC Comics on September 1, 1975. 

 

 

Dennis O'Neil writer Ernie Chan inker, penciler

 

 

 

Batman #268 - Murder Masquerade released by DC Comics on October 1975. 

A trio of oil company partners are murdered and it's up to Batman and Robin to stop their killer: Shriek.

 

 

 

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

 

Batman #269 - The Daily Death of Terry Tremayne released by DC Comics on November 1975.  

Batman must protect Terry Tremayne from bad guys who want her valuable Florentine box.

 

 

 

 

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler Tatjana Wood colorist, cover 

 

Batman #270 - The Menace of the Fiery Heads! released by DC Comics on December 1, 1975.

 

David V. Reed writer
 

Batman #271 - The Corpse Came C.O.D. released by DC Comics on January 1, 1976. 

 

 

  David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan artist José Luis García-López artist, cover Julius Schwartz editor Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

Batman #272 - The Underworld Olympics '76! released by DC Comics on February 1976.

The Underworld Crime Olympics visits Gotham and causes chaos!

 

 

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler Neal Adams artist Tatjana Wood colorist, cover  

 

Batman #273 - The Bank-Shot That Baffled Batman released by DC Comics on March 1, 1976. 

 

 

 

 

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler Neal Adams artist

 

Batman #274 - Gotham City Treasure Hunt! released by DC Comics on April 1, 1976.

"Gotham City Treasure Hunt!"

The Afro-Asian block of Underworld Olympians, led by Amba Kadiri, a female thief from India, is assigned a treasure hunt. A rhymed clue leads two of their members to the Gotham Central Library, where they gain a second clue by burning the seal from a book cover. But their break-in has sounded an alarm, and Batman arrives to capture them. As they are led out, a TV camera crew tapes them, and the Algerian member of the team uses Cameroon hand-talk to communicate the second clue to his teammates who are watching on TV. Batman is also able to decipher the clue, but Amba Kadiri places herself in his path, battles him with steel claw-tipped fingernails, and allows herself to be captured so that the rest of her team may proceed. The third and last clue refers to an "idol of a nation,"a dn mentions that the treasure found there "only shines at night." By this time Batman has fathomed that the Afro-Asians are on a treasure hunt, and the object of that hunt he also understands, as do the crooks. Their goal is a movie marquee banner at a theater featuring "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" at a Humphrey Bogart festival. Two of the remaining three Afro-Asians die by accident while fighting Batman, and Batman manages to capture the third. The Underworld Olympics leader tallies up 36 2/3 points for the Afro-Asians. Batman and Commissioner Gordon, who have finally realized that an Underworld Olympics is taking place, deduce that the North American team will be the next to be heard from.

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler Julius Schwartz editor  

Batman #275 - The Ferry Blows at Midnight! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1976. 

 

AUTOGRAPHED BY ERNIE CHAN 

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler Tatjana Wood colorist, cover
 

 

Batman #276 - The Haunting of the Spook! released by DC Comics on June 1, 1976.
 

 

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler

Batman #277 - The Riddle of the Man Who Walked Backwards! released by DC Comics on July 1, 1976.

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler

Batman #278 - Stop Me Before I Kill Batman released by DC Comics on August 1, 1976. 

Alfred Pennyworth's old friend stops by to visit, but will he help or hinder The Dark Knight Detective?

 

 

Bob Rozakis editor

  David V. Reed writer

E. Nelson Bridwell editor Ernie Chan cover Jack Adler production Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams artist Tex Blaisdell artist 

 

Batman #279 - Riddler On The Rampage released by DC Comics on September 1, 1976. 

 The Riddler has found out a way to go around his mental block that usually prevents him from leaving a clue one where he will strike next: flood batman with riddles! Can Batman foul Riddler’s plans before it’s too late?

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan inker, penciler Frank Giacoia artist Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams artist

Batman #280 - The Only Crime in Town! released by DC Comics on October 1, 1976. 

No CRIME ! Thats right boys and girls. Batman is on the loose and stumbles across something profund. There is no "major" crime from 1am to 2am throughout Gotham for weeks. Will our intrepid crime fighter find out why , will Gordon put the pieces together before Batman, or will our crime fighting hero fill the comish in after the fact yet again. Why is it just an hour, and what is going on, Thugs, an afluent woman, and the missing goods are not insured, no time for crime but plenty for a picnic.

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan cover Julius Schwartz editor Tex Blaisdell artist

Batman #281 - Murder Comes in Black Boxes! released by DC Comics on November 1, 1976. 

Batman accused of killing three men. Each of them special agents from across the world and they were contacting him for protection. Now with three dead men on his mind, Batman begins to unwind a tangle web that leads him from Gotham to Hungary and a missing nuclear scientist. Despite his skills he overlooks the smallest clue and now faces the hungarian special police.

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan cover Julius Schwartz editor Vince Colletta cover

Batman #282 - Four Doorways to Danger! released by DC Comics on December 1, 1976. 

Hungary gives him the information that the Batman needs to continue in this 2nd part of 3. Now Batman races across the skies to a small country in Africa on the tracks of the 2nd man killed in Gotham. The line of friend and foe is no longer blurred behind the scenes. What Batman finds leaves him with even more questions, and the book ends with Bruce Wayns's plane in a nose dive to the ground without a parachute to be seen.

 

David V. Reed writer

Ernie Chan penciler Vince Colletta inker
 

Batman #283 - Omega Bomb Target: Gotham City released by DC Comics on January 1, 1977. 

 

 

David V. Reed writer

Frank Springer inker Jim Aparo cover Julius Schwartz editor Romeo Tanghal penciler

 

Batman #284 - If There Were No Batman ... I Would Have to Invent Him! released by DC Comics on February 1, 1977.

 

David V. Reed writer

E. Nelson Bridwell editor Frank Springer inker Jim Aparo inker, penciler Julius Schwartz editor Neal Adams artist Romeo Tanghal penciler

 

Batman #285 - The Mystery of Christmas Lost! released by DC Comics on March 1, 1977. 

Dr. Tzin-Tzin escapes from prison with the intent to steal something precious from Gotham: Christmas!

For the Italian translation of this issue, see Batman #20

 

Bob Wiacek artist Dennis O'Neil writer Irv Novick artist Jim Aparo inker, penciler Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

 

Batman #286 - "The Joker's Playground of Peril!" released by DC Comics on April 1, 1977. 

 

 

 

Bob Wiacek inker, penciler

  David V. Reed writer 

 Jerry Serpe colorist

Julius Schwartz editor Mike Grell cover, inker, penciler

Batman #287 - Batman-Ex -- As in Extinct! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1977. 

 The Dark Knight must stop the Penguin's latest string of crimes, which employs the use of robots of extinct birds--including a dinosaur!

 

 

Bob Wiacek inker

  David V. Reed writer

  Jerry Serpe colorist

Mike Grell inker, penciler

Batman #288 - The Little Men's Hall of Fame! released by DC Comics on June 1, 1977. 

 

 

David V. Reed writer

  Jerry Serpe colorist

Mike Grell cover Vince Colletta artist

Batman #289 - Sign of the Skull released by DC Comics on July 1, 1977. 

"Skull" Dugger suffers from anhedonia, a psychological condition that robs him of the ability to experience joy, so he builds a machine that will allow him to feel it--by robbing joy and life from others at their moment of greatest pleasure.

Holy cranial busters Batman, you have been had ! Thats right boys and girls our crime fighter of Gotham got more then what he bargained for , yet again. After following a series of deaths that now looks like murder, Batman's curiiosity got the best of him. Does the Batman realize that only cats have 9 lives. He must have forgot when he put a madman's helmet on and was zapped. How can the Batman just push buttons to "see what happens" , its not a Saturday night date with the secratary Bruce.. Fastfoward to now, the Batman is now fearful to move , or say anything ! What will happen to the caped crusarder , and whats with the Comissioner calling in a surgeon ?

 

David V. Reed writer

Mike Grell inker, penciler

Batman #290 - Skull Dugger's Killjoy Capers! released by DC Comics on August 1977. 

Skull Dugger's Killjoy Capers are on a murderous spree!

Continuing his hunt for the murderous Cosmo "Skull" Dugger, Batman finds himself struggling from an odd mental affliction. Do to an unfortunate encounter with Dugger's Recognito machine, all of Batman's instinctive reflexes of joy instead produce overwhelming levels of pain. Turning to the nefarious Dr. Tzin-Tzin, Batman devises a plan to stop the Skull.

 

David V. Reed writer

Jim Aparo inker, penciler Tatjana Wood colorist, cover

Batman #291 - Where Were You On The Night Batman Was Killed? released by DC Comics on September 1, 1977. 

 

Bob Rozakis other

  David V. Reed writer

E. Nelson Bridwell editor Gaspar Saladino cover, letterer

  Jerry Serpe colorist

Jim Aparo cover, inker, penciler

  John Calnan penciler

Julius Schwartz editor Milt Snapinn letterer Tatjana Wood colorist, cover Tex Blaisdell inker

 

Batman #292 - The Testimony Of The Riddler released by DC Comics on October 1, 1977. 

In the second installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline, the Riddler provides his testimony in the murder of Batman.

 

 

Ben Oda letterer

  David V. Reed writer

  Jerry Serpe colorist

Jim Aparo cover

  John Calnan colorist

Tex Blaisdell inker

Batman #293 - The Testimony of Luthor! released by DC Comics on November 1977. 

 In the third installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline, Lex Luthor claims to be the one responsible for Batman's death, but a surprise witness calls into question the villain's testimony.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Cooky La Moo on Broadway".

Ben Oda letterer

  David V. Reed writer

  Jerry Serpe colorist

Jim Aparo cover, inker, penciler

  John Calnan artist

Julius Schwartz editor Tex Blaisdell artist

Batman #294 - Testimony of the Joker! released by DC Comics on December 1977. 

In the fourth installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" the murderer's identity is finally revealed--but who will truly have the last laugh?

 

 

Ben Oda letterer Gerry Conway writer

  Jerry Serpe colorist

Jim Aparo cover Julius Schwartz editor Michael Golden artist

Batman #295 - The Adventure of the Houdini Whodunit! released by DC Comics on January 1, 1978. 

 

Batman attends a special meeting of the Mystery Analysts of Gotham City, where he discovers a plot tracing back to the Magic Palace nightclub.

"The Adventure of the Houdini Whodunit!"

 

 

Al Milgrom cover

  David V. Reed writer

  Jerry Serpe colorist

Julius Schwartz editor Milt Snapinn letterer Sal Amendola cover

 

Batman #296 - The Sinister Straws of the Scarecrow released by DC Comics on February 1978.

Scarecrow and his strawmen are back to instill fear!

Criminals are running scared but not from the Batman. It seams the Scarecrow has a new angle. Criminals are dumping their ill gotten gains at the feet of the police, but why. Does the Batman now have a rival for the only do gooder in Gotham, or is there more in the air. Batman faces down the Scarecrow for answers, and the answer is fear. Will the Batman be able to face this nemesis with a clear mind, or will he be running from the boogieman.

 

David V. Reed writer

Jim Aparo inker, penciler John Workman colorist

 

Batman #297 - The Mad Hatter Goes Straight! released by DC Comics on March 1, 1978. 

Reminiscing about his youth, the Mad Hatter decides to wear the hat of someone readers might never expect: one from a hero!

 

 

Ben Oda letterer

  David V. Reed writer

Dick Giordano inker

  Jerry Serpe colorist

Jim Aparo cover

  John Calnan penciler

Julius Schwartz editor

Batman #298 - The Case of the Crimson Coffin released by DC Comics on April 1, 1978. 

Batman battles the Carib machete assassins, who are kidnapping and drugging victims for a human sacrifice.

 

 

David V. Reed writer

Jim Aparo inker, penciler  

Batman #299 - The Island of Purple Mist! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1978. 

 Batman teams up with another wealthy Gothamite in a costume and takes down a gang of hoods--but this fellow vigilante has another agenda: unmasking the Dark Knight.

...a suivre...