Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Batman #142

Sep 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Batman's Robot-Guardian”

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.

writer Bill Finger · artist Sheldon Moldoff · inker Charles Paris · letterer Stan Starkman · cover Sheldon Moldoff

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Full credits

writer Bill Finger

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Charles Paris

letterer Stan Starkman

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

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Having received a guardian robot from an alien he once befriended, Batman discovers the creature will not allow the Caped Crusader to put his life on the line in fighting crooks.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).