Cover: Win Mortimer

Detective Comics #201

Nov 1953 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Human Target!”

In "Human Target!", Batman and Robin cross paths with Fred Venable, a man who takes on dangerous disguises to protect others—motivated by a desperate need to save his daughter’s life. When a mobster forces Venable to become a human target himself, the Dark Knight and his partner must navigate a deadly game of deception and survival. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris, the issue features a striking cover by Win Mortimer.

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writer Edmond Hamilton · artist Sheldon Moldoff · inker Charles Paris · cover Win Mortimer

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writer Edmond Hamilton

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Charles Paris

cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

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Batman and Robin encounter Fred Venable, an impersonator who takes the place of people who have been targeted for death by criminals in order to earn enough money for his daughter's operation. However, soon he comes to the attention of a mobster who forces Venable to take his place to face syndicate hit-men.

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