Cover: Sheldon Moldoff & Charles Paris

Batman #156

Jun 1963 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Secret of the Ant-Man”

In "The Secret of the Ant-Man," Batman faces a chilling psychological test simulating the isolation of space, where he witnesses Robin's apparent death—leaving him shaken and questioning his ability to continue. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris and lettering by Stan Starkman, this 1963 issue explores the emotional toll of heroism in a moment of profound personal crisis. The cover by Sheldon Moldoff and Charles Paris captures the tension of Batman’s inner turmoil.

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

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Full credits

writer Bill Finger

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Charles Paris

letterer Stan Starkman

cover pencils Sheldon Moldoff

cover inks Charles Paris

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Batman undergoes a test simulation for a situation that astronauts may one day face alone in outer space, and during that simulation he sees Robin die. After the test is over, Batman faces the terrible side-effects of his simulation, believing that Robin will actually die, and it so complicates his fight against crime, he decides to retire!

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