Mad Presents Batman #1
In "Bat Boy and Rubin!", Gotham City's newest civic hero, the Penicillin, takes a dark turn as Saltina uncovers his corruption—only to be pushed from a window and reborn as Scatwoman, a feline-powered vigilante with a complicated bond to Buttman. Written by Stan Hart and illustrated with sharp, expressive flair by Mort Drucker, this bizarre tale blends surreal humor and unexpected emotional depth, all wrapped in a cover by Mark Fredrickson that captures the story’s offbeat energy.
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As the Penicillin ingratiates himself with the people of Gotham City, Saltina discovers her boss's corruption; he pushes her out the window, but she's revived by cats. As Scatwoman she attacks men, including Buttman, even though though they're attracted to each other; as Saltina, she also forms a relationship with Buttman's alter ego. Scatwoman and the corrupt boss are electrocuted, the Penicillin drowns. Buttman feels empty and unfulfilled; the Jerker reveals that he wrote this terrible screenplay so that Buttman will die of embarrassment.
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