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Batman - Lepakkomies#2/1968
Cover: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson

Batman - Lepakkomies #2/1968

Jan 1968 · UK-Lehdet Oy · 1.35 FIM
“Vaarallinen Jokeritalo”

In "Vaarallinen Jokeritalo," Batman faces a harrowing psychological test simulating isolation in space, where he witnesses Robin's death in a terrifying vision. The emotional toll of the simulation shakes him to his core, leading him to question his ability to continue as a hero and ultimately consider retirement. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris, this gripping story captures Batman’s vulnerability in a way that lingers long after the final panel. The cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson perfectly captures the tension of the moment.

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cover pencils Carmine Infantino
cover inks Murphy Anderson

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Batman undergoes a test simulation for a situation that astronauts may one day face alone in outer space, and during that simulation he sees Robin die. After the test is over, Batman faces the terrible side-effects of his simulation, believing that Robin will actually die, and it so complicates his fight against crime, he decides to retire!

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