Cover: Dick Sprang

Detective Comics #153

Nov 1949 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Flying Batman!”

In "The Flying Batman!", the Dark Knight takes to the skies with a daring new twist—bat-shaped wings designed by a mysterious scientist, leading him on a high-stakes pursuit of the elusive Slits Danton. Penciled and inked by Dick Sprang, this 1949 adventure blends classic noir intrigue with a touch of early sci-fi flair, showcasing the Caped Crusader’s ingenuity in a flight-inspired mystery.

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artist Dick Sprang · inker Charles Paris · cover Dick Sprang

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Cast · 4 characters

Captain Tootsie Fatso Marybelle Rollo

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artist Dick Sprang

inker Charles Paris

cover pencils, inks Dick Sprang

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The Batman takes to the air, like his namesake, on the trail of Slits Danton, all thanks to the creation of special "bat wings" created by a scientist...or so the Caped Crusader thinks!

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