Cover: Murphy Anderson

Batman #186

Nov 1966 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Joker's Original Robberies!”

In "The Joker's Original Robberies!", Batman races to protect Commissioner Gordon after a recently paroled criminal, Fred Purley, threatens him—unaware that Purley has set a trap, and Gordon has already been taken. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Joe Giella and letters by Gaspar Saladino, this 1966 classic features a cleverly deceptive scheme that puts the Dark Knight on the defensive. The cover, by Murphy Anderson, captures the tension with a striking image of the Joker’s chaotic scheme in full swing.

writer Gardner Fox · artist Sheldon Moldoff · inker Joe Giella · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Murphy Anderson

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Full credits

writer Gardner Fox

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Joe Giella

letterer Gaspar Saladino

cover pencils, inks Murphy Anderson

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Batman receives a call from Commissioner Gordon, informing him that Fred Purley (whom Gordon helped jail) has been paroled, and has made threats against the Commissioner. The Caped Crusader heads out to protect Gordon, not realizing that Gordon has been kidnapped and Purley has set a trap awaiting Batman.

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