DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects a selection of Elseworlds-style tales from DC's Silver and Bronze Ages, imagining alternate fates for Batman and Robin. These stories, originally published under the 'Imaginary Stories' banner, explore scenarios outside regular continuity, such as the death of Robin or Batman's marriage. The collection highlights the creative freedom DC allowed writers and artists to experiment with the Dynamic Duo's legacy before the Elseworlds imprint formalized the concept.
In "The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman!", Dick Grayson drifts off to sleep while Bruce Wayne is out on a date with Kathy, only to wake into a vivid dream where Bruce’s marriage to Kathy forces the collapse of their secret identities. The story explores the unraveling of Gotham’s most guarded secrets in a world where the line between hero and civilian blurs—leaving Bruce and Dick to face the consequences of a reality they never planned.
In "The Second Batman and Robin Team," Alfred spins a whimsical tale on his new typewriter, imagining a future where Robin has grown into the new Batman—wearing the cowl and fighting crime, only to take on a new Robin of his own. The story unfolds as a playful what-if, exploring the legacy of the Dark Knight through a fresh, heartfelt partnership, all set in the quiet, inventive world of Alfred’s imagination.
In "The Return of the Second Batman and Robin Team," Batman's long-time enemy John Crandall, recently freed from prison, launches a personal crusade against all symbols of the Caped Crusader—starting with the capture of the current Batman and Robin team. As the city braces for his escalating attacks, the past and present collide in a tense battle for control of Gotham’s legacy.
In "The Son of the Joker," Alfred—Bruce Wayne’s trusted butler—delivers a gripping tale of legacy and chaos, as the second Batman and Robin face a new threat: the Son of the Joker, wielding the same twisted tactics as his infamous father. With the city under siege and the past rising in violent echoes, the duo must confront a villain whose origins are as dark as they are unexpected.
In "Danger Strikes Four," Dick Grayson finds himself pulled into a mission that mirrors Alfred's latest imaginary tale—Batman II and Robin II facing off against Big Al and his gang—only this time, the lines between story and reality blur in unexpected ways. As the Caped Crusader calls upon him, the stakes feel all too real, and the familiar patterns of the tale begin to unfold in ways that defy prediction.
In "Bat-Girl -- Batwoman II!", Betty returns to Gotham City and takes up the mantle of Batwoman II, stepping into the shadows when Batman and Robin II are away. With the original Batman captured by an unseen foe, it’s up to the new Batwoman to strike back—only to uncover a secret that changes everything when she rescues him.
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↩ Reprints Batman #122 (1959), Batman #131 (1960), Batman #135 (1960), Batman #145 (1962), Batman #154 (1963), Batman #159 (1963), Batman #163 (1964), World's Finest Comics #153 (1965), Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #89 (1969), Batman #300 (1978)
Reprinted in Cover Story: The DC Comics Art of Brian Bolland #[nn] (2011)
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