Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway #1
In "Beware the Eyes of Baron Tyme," Gerry Conway crafts a chilling mystery as Batman delves into the vanishings of high-profile figures, uncovering a web of secrets tied to Gotham’s forgotten freaks. With Jim Aparo’s sharp, expressive art bringing the story to life—both in the interior and on a striking cover by Jim Starlin and Jim Aparo—this issue blends noir intrigue with the eerie atmosphere of a haunted amusement park, where past and present collide.
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While investigating the disappearance of several celebrities, Batman encounters a couple of misfits with deformities. Dick Grayson visits Gotham with his girlfriend Lori, who is in town to try to help her ex-boyfriend. The Huntress arrives from Earth-Two looking for advice on crime-fighting, Batman takes her to meet former Batwoman Kathy Kane to compare notes. Kathy is currently working at an amusement park where the freaks Batman previously encountered live, while Dick tracks Lori who has also gone to the same park to meet her ex. There is a sinister connection behind these events.
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