Cover: Sheldon Moldoff & Win Mortimer & Charles Paris & Stan Kaye

Batman #182

Jul 1966 · DC · 0.25 USD

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“The Villain of 100 Elements”

In "The Villain of 100 Elements," Batman and Robin find themselves transformed by a mysterious gas—Robin aged and Batman rejuvenated—forcing the Dynamic Duo to swap roles in a bizarre twist of circumstance. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Stan Kaye and lettering by Joe Letterese, this 1966 classic sees the pair navigating a world turned upside down, with Robin now the seasoned partner guiding a reckless, youthful Batman. The cover, a striking collaboration by Sheldon Moldoff, Win Mortimer, and Charles Paris, captures the surreal shift in their dynamic.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Sheldon Moldoff · inker Stan Kaye · letterer Joe Letterese · cover Sheldon Moldoff, Win Mortimer, Charles Paris, Stan Kaye

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writer Bill Finger

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Stan Kaye

letterer Joe Letterese

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

cover inks Charles Paris

cover inks Stan Kaye

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The Dynamic Duo are affected by strange gases, making Robin much older and making Batman more youthful. Robin, now the adult member of the team, must try to control his youthful partner's rashness while tracking down the criminal responsible for the change.

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