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Cover: Win Mortimer

Batman #78

Aug 1953 · DC · 0.10 USD
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“The Manhunter from Mars!”

In "The Manhunter from Mars!", Batman and Robin find themselves in Canada during National Law Enforcement Week, where their visit takes an unexpected turn when they join forces with a Royal Canadian Mountie in a high-stakes manhunt. Written by David Vern and brought to life by Bob Kane’s iconic art, Lew Sayre Schwartz’s pencils, Stan Kaye’s inks, and Ira Schnapp’s lettering, this 1953 adventure blends detective work with frontier flair—complete with a cover by Win Mortimer that captures the mystery in bold, dramatic lines.

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writer David Vern · artist Bob Kane · artist Lew Sayre Schwartz · inker Stan Kaye · letterer Ira Schnapp · cover Win Mortimer

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writer David Vern
artist Bob Kane
inker Stan Kaye
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

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Batman and Robin are the guests for National Law Enforcement Week in Canada, but soon become involved in a manhunt with a Royal Canadian Mountie.

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