Cover: Neal Adams & Dick Giordano

Batman #239

Feb 1972 · DC · 0.25 USD

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In "Silent Night, Deadly Night!", Batman and Robin take on a heartfelt mission during the holidays, bringing cheer to the isolated and forgotten—only for the cunning criminal Dirk Dagner to twist their goodwill into a scheme of his own. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Jerry Robinson, this 1972 classic captures a rare, tender moment in Gotham’s darkest hero’s journey, all framed by Neal Adams’ striking cover art with inks by Dick Giordano.

Contains 3 stories

Silent Night, Deadly Night!

17 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Tim (last name unknown)Betsy (last name unknown)Richard Lee EvansSanta Claus (as costume only)

In "Silent Night, Deadly Night!", Batman tracks a masked assailant terrorizing Gotham on Christmas Eve, striking down costumed Santas to steal their loot. But when the criminal is apprehended, the truth reveals a desperate man driven to crime by poverty and bitterness—blaming his former employer for his downfall. As tensions rise, Batman must decide how far he’ll go to stop a man on the edge, before violence becomes inevitable.

The Loneliest Men in the World

13 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonSanta ClausBen Botts (doorman)Mr. RockmakerMr. Zang (owner of the Crane Club)Link Chesney (radio humorist)Tom Wick (lighthouse keeper)Dirk Dagner (villain, introduction)Spike (villain)

In this heartfelt 1972 holiday tale from Batman #239, the Dynamic Duo take on a quiet mission of kindness, delivering cheer to the isolated men who feel forgotten during Christmas. But when the criminal Dirk Dagner sees a chance to profit from their goodwill, he twists their noble gesture into something far more dangerous.

Soul-Pit!

8 pp · Superhero

Robin [Dick Grayson]Bernie WrightsonAlan WeissGerry ConwayTerri BergstromRick AsherGordon AsherBrother ThomasBrother Charles

In "Soul-Pit!", Robin finds himself caught between a clash with a group of radical "Jesus freaks" and a urgent call from Terri Bergstrom, who needs his help rescuing Rick Asher. The story unfolds with a mix of street-level tension and a mysterious, high-stakes plea that pulls Robin into a dangerous situation he can't ignore.