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Batman vs. the Joker#3 (D2969)
Cover: Dick Sprang

Batman vs. the Joker #3 (D2969)

May 1966 · New American Library · 0.50 USD
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In "The Challenge of the Joker," Batman and the Joker find themselves caught in a bizarre twist when a chance encounter under mysterious epsilon rays swaps their personalities—leaving the Dark Knight with the Joker’s chaotic mind and the Clown Prince of Crime trapped in Batman’s body. Written by David Vern and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris and letters by Pat Gordon, this 1966 classic features a cover by Dick Sprang that captures the surreal tension of the moment.

Contains 5 stories
The Challenge of the Joker
23 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner GordonJoker
The Joker's Winning Team!
31 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]The JokerCommissioner Gordon

In "The Joker's Winning Team!", the Clown Prince of Crime flips his usual chaos for a twisted strategy, turning his criminal empire into a high-stakes game of organized crime—using a baseball-style trade system to swap out his rogues for specialists with unique skills, all to pull off the perfect heist. With his mind racing like a manager at the plate, the Joker’s new team is ready to swing for the fences.

The Joker's Millions!
35 pp · Superhero
BatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]JokerCommissioner Gordon

In "The Joker's Millions!", the Clown Prince of Crime finds himself unexpectedly wealthy after inheriting a fortune from a rival gangster, prompting him to abandon his criminal ways for a life of luxury. But when he discovers the money is mostly counterfeit, he’s forced back into crime—only this time, he’s committing mundane thefts in a desperate bid to stay hidden, all while leaving behind clues that still unmistakably point to him.

The Joker's Journal!
35 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner Gordon

In "The Joker's Journal!", the Joker, fresh from a jailbreak, launches a criminal newspaper from the shadows, doling out devious tips to fellow outlaws. Batman infiltrates the operation, posing as a reporter to uncover the minds behind crimes that have slipped through the law—before the Joker's next scheme goes public.

Batman - Clown of Crime!
32 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonDr. Tom Rayburn (scientist)The Joker (villain)

In "Batman - Clown of Crime!", Batman and the Joker find themselves caught in a bizarre twist when a chance encounter under mysterious epsilon rays swaps their personalities—leaving the Dark Knight trapped in the Joker’s mind and the Clown Prince of Crime wearing Batman’s identity. The story unfolds as the two grapple with their new selves, testing the limits of their roles in a world where the line between hero and villain blurs.

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Full credits

writer David Vern
letterer Pat Gordon
cover pencils, inks Dick Sprang

Reprints

↩ Reprints Detective Comics #180 (1952), Detective Comics #193 (1953), Batman #85 (1954), Batman #86 (1954), Batman #136 (1960)

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