Batman #142

Sep 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Batman's Robot-Guardian," Batman finds himself unexpectedly protected by a mechanical companion from an alien friend—only to face a surprising new challenge when the robot refuses to let him risk his life in battle. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris and lettering by Stan Starkman, this 1961 classic features a cover by Moldoff that captures the eerie precision of the robotic guardian.

Contains 3 stories

Batman's Robot-Guardian

7.67 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Tal-Dar (alien)a robot guardian (death)several crooks (villains)

The Crimes of the Ancient Mariner

7.67 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Mr. Dutton (owner of Dutton Shipyards, introduction)Mr. Stubbs [aka The Ancient Mariner] (retired sea-Captain, introduction)Davy Jones (Stubbs' pet albatross)Ancient Mariner [Tom Travis] (villain, boarding house manager, introduction)Travis' henchmen (villains, introduction for all)

Ruler of the Bewitched Valley

8.67 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Regan (detective)Hartley (villain, renegade scientist)Hartley's thugs (villains)

In "Ruler of the Bewitched Valley," Batman and Robin track a rogue scientist to Central America, where he's using automated robots to manipulate a superstitious village into believing he's a mystical ruler. The story unfolds with the dynamic duo unraveling the deception behind the valley's eerie legends, all while navigating the dense jungle and the locals' deep-rooted fears.