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80 Page Giant Magazine#5
Cover: Win Mortimer

80 Page Giant Magazine #5

Dec 1964 · DC · 0.25 USD
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In "The Crimes of the Catwoman!" from 80 Page Giant Magazine #5 (1964), Vicki Vale spins a daring lie to fend off the Shah of Nairomi’s romantic advances—claiming she’s engaged to Batman. To keep the peace, the Dark Knight reluctantly plays along, turning an unlikely publicity stunt into a high-stakes game of deception. Written by David Vern and illustrated by Dick Sprang with inks by Charles Paris, the story unfolds with sharp wit and classic noir flair, while Win Mortimer’s dynamic cover captures the tension of the moment.

Contains 10 stories
The Crimes of the Catwoman!
12 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner GordonCatwoman [Selina Kyle]Horace Braham

In "The Crimes of the Catwoman!", Selina Kyle finds herself drawn back into her past as the Catwoman when a string of petty crimes in Gotham City sparks her sense of justice—and vanity. Fueled by a mix of pride and purpose, she takes to the rooftops once more, determined to prove that even in her absence, Gotham’s underworld still answers to her.

Untitled story
0.67 pp · humor
Batman's Greatest Thrills!
10 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]AlfredCommissioner GordonVicki ValeThe Joker

In "Batman's Greatest Thrills!", the Dark Knight is caught off guard when a television station airs a tribute to his career—only to be interrupted by the Joker, who has escaped prison to stage his own twisted celebration of their long-standing rivalry.

The Invisible Batman!
12 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner GordonBig Jack BakerVerne Lever

In "The Invisible Batman!" from 80 Page Giant Magazine #5 (1964), Batman finds himself suddenly invisible after a run-in with a radioactive dye, forcing him to navigate a high-stakes gold bullion heist, defend his identity in court, and track down a cure—all while staying unseen. The story blends classic detective work with a uniquely surreal twist, as the Dark Knight’s greatest challenge isn’t the villain, but being believed at all.

Untitled story
0.5 pp · humor
Rustling on a Reservation
6 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]FeatherfootOne-Wing
Bride of Batman!
10 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner GordonVicki ValeThe Shah of NairomiEloise Leach

In a twist of public relations and masked mischief, Vicki Vale announces her engagement to Batman to fend off the persistent advances of the Shah of Nairomi—prompting the Dark Knight to reluctantly play along. With the world watching, the duo navigates a whirlwind of media frenzy and diplomatic tension, all while keeping the truth of their ruse firmly under wraps.

The City of Ancient Heroes
8 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Gimmick Gang

In the annual festival of Legend City, where citizens don costumes of ancient heroes, the Gimmick Gang strikes during the chaos, targeting the legendary gold of King Midas. Batman and Robin must navigate the sea of mythic disguises, unraveling the criminals' ruses before the city's treasure is lost.

The Man Who Shadowed Batman!
12 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner GordonAlfredThe Inventor

In this 1964 tale from 80 Page Giant Magazine #5, Batman unknowingly carries a key that’s more than it seems—when it’s revealed to be a tracking device, the mysterious Inventor gains the power to shadow every move he makes. The stakes rise as the Dark Knight must outthink a foe who’s always one step behind, using only his wits and gear.

Sequence from Daily Newspaper Syndicated Strip
1 pp · superhero
BatmanRobinThe Joker

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Full credits

writer David Vern
cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

Reprints

↩ Reprints Detective Comics #199 (1953), World's Finest Comics #66 (1953), Batman #79 (1953), Detective Comics #203 (1954), Detective Comics #209 (1954), Batman #87 (1954), Batman #116 (1958)

Reprinted in Superman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #28 (1967)

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