Cover: Nick Cardy

Batman #254

Jan 1974 · DC · 0.50 USD

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“King of the Gotham Jungle!”

This 100-page Super Spectacular from 1974 is a genuine treat for Batman fans, packing stories from across the Dark Knight's history into a single oversized package. Nick Cardy's cover sets the stage beautifully, depicting a dynamic Batman in his contemporary 1970s costume leaping into action alongside the winged, bat-like figure of Man-Bat against a circular Gotham City skyline — promising their encounter in "King of the Gotham Jungle!" Surrounding that central image are enticing circular vignettes teasing era-spanning Batman tales, from "The Fabulous '40s" through "The Furious '50s," "The Sizzling '60s," and even a glimpse of "The Fantastic Future," making this a wonderfully ambitious celebration of the Caped Crusader's legacy.

writer Bill Finger · artist, inker Sheldon Moldoff · letterer Stan Starkman · cover Nick Cardy

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Full credits

writer Bill Finger

artist, inker Sheldon Moldoff

letterer Stan Starkman

cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

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In this imaginary story, penned by Alfred, trusted butler of Bruce Wayne, the Second Batman and Robin team run up against the Son of the Joker, who is using the tricks of the trade once used by his father.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).