Superman #22/1973
In "Die Nacht hat tausend Schrecken," Bruce Wayne lands in Gotham City with a private jet, only to face a routine check by "Bomber" Smith at customs—seemingly uneventful, yet something about the encounter lingers. Later, he visits a wealthy man, unaware that a drug-like powder in his suitcase has already begun affecting him, triggering an unexpected fear of darkness. Written by Frank Robbins and illustrated by Bob Brown with inks by Frank Giacoia, this 1973 issue features a haunting cover by Nick Cardy.
When Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham in a private jet, his routine stop at customs is disrupted by the brash "Bomber" Steve Smith—yet something feels off. Later, a mysterious powder found in Bruce’s luggage leaves Batman with an unexpected fear of darkness, plunging him into a nightmarish vulnerability. With Alfred’s help and the help of Sandy and Rick, he must uncover the source of this sudden affliction before the city’s shadows claim him.
In a dream fueled by frustration, director Simon March summons a flaming wolf to battle Superman, unaware that Dr. Phönix is manipulating the vision to harvest dream energy. As reality blurs and the line between imagination and consequence fades, Simon finds himself caught in a nightmare he never intended to create.
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↩ Reprints Superman #263 (1973), Detective Comics #436 (1973)
Reprinted in Batman Taschenbuch #26 (1984)
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