Batman #127

When a mysterious machine in the Bat-Cave accidentally grants Alfred his own set of superpowers, he’s eager to become Batman’s new partner—only to find that his best intentions only complicate things, especially when the Joker strikes. This lighthearted 1959 tale explores the limits of heroism, loyalty, and just how much help one can be when even the most trusted ally is out of their depth.

In "The Second Life of Batman," Bruce Wayne steps into Professor Nichols’s alternate history machine, glimpsing a world where his parents survived—and a criminal dons the Batman costume to commit crimes. When the impostor’s actions threaten Gotham, Bruce takes up the cowl to stop him, setting the stage for his own heroic legacy.

In "The Hammer of Thor," a museum curator is transformed into the God of Thunder when a meteorite strikes an ancient hammer on display—only to begin using his newfound powers for criminal acts. The story follows the sudden, inexplicable shift in the curator’s behavior, as the hammer’s strange energy reshapes him into a figure of thunder and storm.