Superman #26/1972
In "Es war in der Weihnachtszeit," Batman tracks a man attacking Christmas carolers, only to uncover a desperate man driven to crime by unemployment and a failing economy. Written by Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by Irv Novick with inks by Dick Giordano, this poignant 1972 tale explores the cost of hardship through a tense confrontation that tests Batman’s resolve. The cover by Neal Adams captures the story’s emotional weight in striking detail.
In a frost-kissed Gotham during the Christmas season, Batman tracks a man attacking holiday figures—only to find a desperate man driven to crime by unemployment and a failing life. With Betty, Tim, and Lee Evans caught in the tense aftermath, Batman must decide whether justice or compassion is the greater need when the line between criminal and victim blurs.
When Krypto, Superboy’s loyal dog, flies past a rainbow-colored meteor fused with Kryptonite, he returns to Earth transformed—growing uncontrollably and threatening the world. With Martha and Jonathan Kent watching in alarm and Lana Lang caught in the chaos, Superboy must find a way to stop his friend before the creature becomes unstoppable.
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↩ Reprints Adventure Comics #262 (1959), Batman #239 (1972)
Reprinted in Batman Taschenbuch #23 (1983)
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