Cover: Dick Sprang & Charles Paris

Batman #83

Apr 1954 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Duplicate Batman!", Batman teams up with a psychologist for an unusual experiment, but when a crime boss intercepts the plan, he sends a look-alike to trap the Dynamic Duo. Now, Batman and Robin are subjected to terrifying tests while their captor prepares to strike at the Gotham Mint. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life by Dick Sprang’s dynamic art with Charles Paris’s inks, this 1954 classic features a cover by Sprang and Paris that captures the mystery and menace of the story.

Contains 5 stories

The Duplicate Batman!

9.67 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonHarry Larson [also as Batman] (introduction, ex-con, death)Fish Frye (villain, introduction)Frye's gang [Gimlet Hawkinsothers un-named] (villains, introduction for all)The Carter Gang (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Duplicate Batman!", a crash-landed Batman finds himself stranded in a remote mountain region, where a gang of crooks seize the chance to exploit the situation. They recruit an ex-con who bears a striking resemblance to Bruce Wayne to impersonate the Dark Knight and carry out a series of robberies in Gotham City.

Untitled Humor story

2 pp · Humor, Teen

Jerry the JitterbugPetey

The Deep-Sea Diver Mystery!

9.67 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonRingo (villain, introduction)Ringo's mob (villains, introduction for all)Big Jim's gang (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Deep-Sea Diver Mystery!" from Batman #83 (1954), the Caped Crusader faces a chilling case when a man in diving gear is found dead outside Commissioner Gordon's home, leaving behind only two cryptic whispers as clues. With no obvious motive and a mystery sinking deeper with each unanswered question, Batman must piece together the truth before the killer strikes again.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Casey the Cop

The Testing of Batman!

9.67 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Dr. Thorson (a psychologist, introduction)Hatchet Marley (villain, introduction)Marley's gang (villains, introduction for all)Dr. Rinely (villain, introduction)The Gulden Mob (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Testing of Batman!", Batman teams up with a psychologist to explore the limits of the mind, but when a criminal mastermind infiltrates the experiment, the Dynamic Duo find themselves trapped in a series of terrifying trials—while a gang moves in on the Gotham Mint.