Cover: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson

Batman #194

Aug 1967 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad!", a reformed Mark Desmond is unwittingly driven back to his criminal ways after seeing a Batman display at a department store, unleashing chaos in a frenzy to destroy anything tied to the Dark Knight. Written by Gardner Fox and brought to life by Chic Stone’s dynamic art, Sheldon Moldoff’s pencils, and Joe Giella’s inks, this 1967 classic captures the era’s signature blend of camp and suspense, with Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson’s iconic cover sealing the deal.

Contains 2 stories

The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad!

12.5 pp · Superhero

Dr. Margot RankinDr. Sloane

When a reformed Mark Desmond stumbles upon a Batman display at a department store, the sight triggers a shocking return to his former identity as the Blockbuster—now bent on destroying anything tied to the Dark Knight. The story follows the sudden unraveling of his redemption, as the past roars back with destructive force.

The Problem of the Proxy Paintings!

9.5 pp · Superhero

The Mystery Analysts of Gotham City [Kaye DayeMartin TellmanArt SaddowsDistrict Attorney DantonHugh Rankin]Haverford Mims (art critic)Reginald Stonefellow (industrialist)Ronald Stonefellow (Reginald's son)John Burleson (villain, art dealer)a group of thieves (villains)

In "The Problem of the Proxy Paintings!" from Batman #194 (1967), art collector Martin Tellman stumbles into a baffling mystery when his hoard of fake paintings inexplicably transforms into priceless originals—leaving him both thrilled and deeply confused. With no explanation in sight, he turns to the Analysts for help, but the truth behind the sudden change may be more dangerous than he ever imagined.