Batman #18
In "The Secret of Hunter's Inn!", the Crime Surgeon—fresh from saving a warden’s life—flees his prison cell to reopen his infamous Crime Clinic, a shadowy network that arms criminals with new tactics and cunning. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Jerry Robinson, this 1943 Batman tale blends suspense and pulp intrigue, with lettering by George Roussos and a striking cover by Ed Kressy, Dick Sprang, and Stan Kaye.
In "The Secret of Hunter's Inn!" from Batman #18 (1943), Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson, with Alfred at their side, dive into the mystery of Hunter's Inn, a hotspot for robberies targeting wealthy guests—only to unexpectedly face the notorious Tweed Brothers in a tense showdown.
In "Robin Studies His Lessons!", Dick Grayson faces a rare setback when a disappointing report card lands him in trouble with Bruce Wayne—no more crimefighting as Robin until he proves he can handle his studies. With the Batcave’s gadgets and Gotham’s rooftops temporarily off-limits, the Boy Wonder must trade capes for textbooks and learn that even heroes need to master the basics.
In "The Good Samaritan Cops," Batman and Robin team up with the Police Emergency Squad in a gripping 1943 adventure that puts their detective skills to the test alongside dedicated law enforcement. The story unfolds as the Dynamic Duo navigate the challenges of working with a specialized unit, blending their vigilante edge with the authority of the force.
In "The Crime Surgeon!" from Batman #18 (1943), the eponymous surgeon—once imprisoned—uses his medical mastery to save the warden’s life, then vanishes into the night. With his escape, he returns to his infamous Crime Clinic, where he now offers his twisted expertise to criminals seeking sharper tools for their schemes.
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Reprinted in Detective Comics #443 (1974), Batman: The Dark Knight Archives #5 (2007), The Batman Chronicles #10 (2011), Batman: The War Years 1939-1945 #[nn] (2015), Take That, Adolf!: The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War #[nn] (2017), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #3 (2017), Batman: The Golden Age #5 (2018)
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