Detective Comics #461
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Bruce Wayne—Bait in a Bat-Trap," the mystery deepens as Stingaree's obsession with a trio of Batmen reaches a fever pitch, leading to Bruce Wayne's sudden disappearance. With Ernie Chan's sharp art and Frank McLaughlin's dynamic inks bringing the tension to life, the story unfolds in a world where the line between hero and imposter blurs—especially when a bizarre alien threat, sparked by an unexpected taste for Hostess Cup Cakes, threatens Earth. The cover by Ernie Chan captures the eerie intrigue, while Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan craft a tale that keeps readers guessing.
In "Bruce Wayne— Bait in a Bat-Trap," the cunning Kapitän Störtebeker sets a trap for the Dark Knight, convinced that three Batmen must exist—each with unique abilities. When the plan succeeds and Batman is unmasked as Mike Courtney, the hero’s identity hangs in the balance until a surprise ally, Roter Blitz, steps in to turn the tide.
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Reprinted in Batman Classics #83 (1977), Batman Classics #89 (1977), Batman Superband #5 (1977), Läderlappen #2/1977 (1977), Lynvingen #2/1977 (1977), Läderlappen #5/1977 (1977), Lynvingen #5/1977 (1977), Batman #903 (1978), Batman Poche #11 (1978)
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