Batman #185
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Batman, Junior," a rare moment of emotional distance between Batman and Robin takes a surprising turn when the Boy Wonder stumbles upon a long-buried photograph showing Batman with a younger version of himself—years before Robin ever existed. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris and lettering by Pat Gordon, this 1966 tale explores the shadow of legacy in a way that’s both poignant and quietly unsettling. The cover, a collaborative effort by Moldoff, Swan, and Mooney, with inks by Kaye, Moldoff, and Paris, captures the tension between mentor and protégé with classic flair.
In "Batman, Junior," Jo is stunned when Batman refuses to let him join a mission, only to be further shaken by a mysterious photo showing the Dark Knight with a younger version of himself—someone who vanished years ago. Now, that long-lost figure has returned to Gotham, and Jo must confront the unsettling truth that the past isn’t as buried as he thought.
In "Robin Falls in Love," the young Dynamic Duo partner finds himself smitten after rescuing a graceful skater from danger—leading to a romance that complicates their crime-fighting rhythm. As Robin’s attention drifts, Batman must navigate the chaos of a partner distracted by first love, all while the city’s villains watch and wait.
In "Robin's New Boss," Robin surprises Batman by announcing he's leaving the Dynamic Duo to team up with a mysterious new hero named Mr. Marvel—though Batman remains unaware of the true reason behind the young partner's sudden decision.
In "Robin, the Super Boy Wonder!", the Dynamic Duo crash-land in the Yucatan Plateau during a storm, only for Batman to be stunned when Robin—his longtime partner—fails to recognize him and has somehow gained superpowers. With the tribe accusing Batman of theft and Robin now a mysterious force of his own, the hero must navigate a dangerous mystery where loyalty and identity are no longer certain.
In "The Boy Wonder Confesses!", Robin's unexpected on-screen revelation that he's Dick Grayson and that Batman is Bruce Wayne sends shockwaves through Gotham. Batman must unravel the mystery behind the staged confession, navigating a web of deception and hidden motives as he races to uncover the truth.
In "The Secret of the Ant-Man," when Batman announces he's off on a secret government mission, a tiny but determined hero named Ant-Man steps in to protect Gotham—leading Robin to suspect the pint-sized hero might actually be Batman in disguise. The mystery deepens as the Dynamic Duo grapples with the unexpected arrival of a hero who’s small in stature but big on daring.
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↩ Reprints Batman #81 (1954), Detective Comics #231 (1956), Batman #107 (1957), Batman #137 (1961), Batman #150 (1962), Batman #156 (1963)
Reprinted in Batman - Lepakkomies #1/1968 (1968)
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