Cover: Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella

Batman #170

Mar 1965 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "Genius of the Getaway Gimmicks!", criminal Roy Reynolds tries a new approach—using a series of clever, gadget-filled escapes to outwit Batman, hoping to avoid the usual fate of his predecessors. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff with inks by Sid Greene, this 1965 tale showcases a rare criminal who actually pulls off a getaway—until Batman turns the tables with a trap of his own. The cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella captures the moment of high-stakes escape, perfectly framing the issue’s inventive twist.

Contains 3 stories

Genius of the Getaway Gimmicks!

12.34 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Getaway Genius [Roy Reynolds] (villain, thief, introduction)Reynold's henchmen (villains, introduction for both)The Joker (villain, cameo, flashback)

In "Genius of the Getaway Gimmicks!", Roy Reynolds tries a new approach to crime—using a series of clever, gadget-filled escapes to outwit Batman, hoping to avoid the usual pitfalls of his profession. But when the Dark Knight turns the tables with a trap of his own, the chase takes a turn neither he nor his gang expected.

Pore Identification

0.5 pp · Non-Fiction

The Puzzle of the Perilous Prizes!

11.67 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Aunt Harriet CooperMrs. Tompkins (ex-nurse, introduction)Jimmy Statten (college student, introduction)Bimbo (introduction, a bear)Stilts (villain, introduction)Pete (villain, introduction)Ed (villain, introduction)

In "The Puzzle of the Perilous Prizes!" from Batman #170 (1965), Batman and Robin dive into a mystery surrounding a contest for an elderly lady—only to find themselves tangled in a far more chaotic scheme when a gang mistakes them for rivals. The caped crusaders must untangle the confusion before the real prize becomes a trap.