DC Special #16
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Batman Battles the Living Beast-Bomb!", Batman confronts a shocking twist when Gorilla Grodd, masquerading as William Dawson, escapes prison and returns to Gorilla City to undergo a transformation. Using neo-magnetic radiation to turn his fellow gorillas into devoted followers, Grodd then sets his sights on Central City, aiming to seize political power through sheer charm. Written by John Broome and brought to life with dynamic art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella, this 1975 tale blends sci-fi menace with classic superhero showdowns. The cover, a collaborative effort by Curt Swan, Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru, George Klein, Joe Giella, and Mike Esposito, captures the spectacle in bold, expressive detail.
In "Batman Battles the Living Beast-Bomb!", a desperate scientist's experiment goes awry when a gorilla gains human intelligence and uses it to commit crimes, forcing Batman into a fight for survival. With the gorilla now wielding the scientist's ray—and capable of copying Batman’s own abilities—the Dark Knight must outthink a foe who’s not only stronger but smarter, all while racing to disarm a bomb that could end everything.
In "The Reign of the Super-Gorilla!", Gorilla Grodd, masquerading as William Dawson, escapes prison and returns to Gorilla City, where he reverts to his true form and uses neo-magnetic radiation to make all who see him fall in love with him. With his newfound power, he sets his sights on Central City, aiming to win the governorship through charm and mind control—only to be stopped by the Flash, who counters his scheme with solar flare radiation.
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