Batman #87
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Batman's Greatest Thrills!", a disgruntled college professor turns to deception, crafting a synthetic man to exact revenge—only for Batman to uncover the truth behind the illusion. With art by Sheldon Moldoff and inks by Stan Kaye, this 1954 tale delivers a classic mystery where appearances deceive, and a misunderstood athlete’s fate hangs in the balance. The cover, by Win Mortimer, captures the suspense with sharp, dynamic lines.
In "Batman's Greatest Thrills!", Batman is caught off guard when a TV station airs a tribute to his career—only to be interrupted by the Joker, who has other plans for his "celebration." The Caped Crusader must defend Gotham from a villainous spectacle that turns his greatest moments into a twisted performance.
In "The Synthetic Crime-King!" from Batman #87 (1954), a disgruntled college professor turns to science and deception, crafting a seemingly mechanical enforcer to exact revenge on his former employer. When Batman uncovers the truth behind the artificial menace, he must unravel a web of manipulation to expose the real mastermind and free the man trapped within the machine.
In "Batman Falls in Love!", Batman finds himself caught between duty and desire while protecting foreign model Vicki Vale from a dangerous smuggling ring—though her growing jealousy threatens to unravel the mission before it even begins.
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Reprinted in Batman #58 (1955), Colossal Comic Annual #4 (1958), Detective Comics #257 (1958), Colossal Comic Annual #5 (1958), The Adventures of Bob Hope #53 (1958), The New Adventures of Charlie Chan #4 (1958), 80 Page Giant Magazine #5 (1964), Stålmannen #19/1966 (1966), Batman #761 (1975), Superadventure Annual #1969
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