Cover: Jim Aparo
Tales of the Batman: Marv Wolfman #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The House That Haunted Batman!", Batman confronts the Electrocutioner, a vigilante who targets criminals freed due to legal loopholes, delivering a chilling form of justice. As Bruce Wayne grapples with a rising rival in the business world, Dick's quiet investigation into Wayne Enterprises uncovers unsettling truths buried beneath the surface. Written by Marv Wolfman and Michael Fleisher, with art by Irv Novick and Frank McLaughlin, and colored by Adrienne Roy, this gripping tale features a cover by Jim Aparo.
Contains 20 stories
The House That Haunted Batman!
Dr. Tzin-Tzin (villain)Robin [Dick Grayson]BatmanLeague of AssassinsFong WuJustice League of America [SupermanFlash [Barry Allen]HawkmanGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]] (illusion)Alfred Pennyworth (illusion)James Gordon (illusion)
Double Jeopardy
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCarl Ternion [Two-Face]Anton KaroselleLester GreeneVinnie AllenJames GordonDavid StevensGilda StevensDr. Albert EkhartLucius FoxMary Ann Warner
A Tale of Time Past!
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthJames GordonHank Weber (flashback, death)Daryl Richmond (flashback)Daryl Richmond's son
Ice Station Alpha!
Batman (Earth 2)BlackhawkHendricksonOlafChop ChopChuckAndreStanislausCarmichaelLindaJames Gordon (Earth 2)Robin (Earth 2)Alfred Pennyworth (Earth 2)General Hauptmann
Twice Dies the Batman!
Two-Face [Harvey DentCarl Ternion] (villain)Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthAnton Keroselle [Boss Maroni]Gilda StevensMary Ann WarnerDr. Albert Ekhart (flashback)Dr. McHenry
Target!
TaliaRobin [Dick Grayson]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Caroline CrownLucius FoxJames GordonAlfred PennyworthKarlyle KruggerrandGregorian FalstaffTimothy FoxRonald WatkinsArchie "Arch" SkylarThe Cowboy"Big" Mike FrawleyBlackjack
Closed Circuit!
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Electrocutioner (introduction, villain)Commissioner James GordonAlfred PennyworthCaroline CrownLucius FoxTaliaSpike RaffertyMike CaineRonald WatkinsDane WhitneySamson
The Lazarus Affair, Chapter One: Fallout!
Batman [Bruce Wayne]TaliaRobin [Dick Grayson]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Archer TempletonSaltzerCaroline CrownLucius FoxGregorian FalstaffKarlyle KruggerrandMutatesElizabeth Crown
Cat's Paw!
Catwoman [Selina Kyle]TaliaKarlyle KrugerrandJack KlannonJoseph Walters
The Lazarus Affair, Chapter Two: The China Syndrome!
Batman [Bruce Wayne]TaliaKarlyle KrugerrandGustavKing FaradayRobert L. JonesCaptain Torrents
Shanghaied!
Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lucius FoxTim FoxRonald WatkinsJames GordonKing FaradayQuo-Quing (death)Chin HoSu San
The Lazarus Affair, Chapter Three: Infinity Island!
Batman [Bruce Wayne]TaliaRobin [Dick Grayson]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Ra's Al Ghul (villain)King FaradayChin HoSaltzerMutates
The Lazarus Affair, Chapter Four: Ashes to Ashes!
Batman [Bruce Wayne]TaliaRobin [Dick Grayson]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Ra's Al GhulKing FaradayMutatesSaltzerAlfred Pennyworth
To Hell... and Back!
SupermanBatmanFlashWonder WomanZatannaDoctor ZodiacMadame Zodiac
Light's Out, Everyone!
Teen Titans [Cyborg [Victor Stone]Robin [Dick Grayson]Raven [Rachel Roth]Changeling [Garfield Logan]Terra [Tara Markov]Starfire [Koriand'r]Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]Kid Flash [Wally West]]Outsiders [Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Halo [Gabrielle Doe]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Geo-Force [Brion Markov]Katana [Tatsu Yamashiro]]Fearsome Five [Dr. Light [Arthur Light]Shimmer [Selinda Flinders]Mammoth [Baran Flinders]Gizmo [Mikron O'Jeneus]Psimon [Simon Jones]]Dr. Helga JaceJason Todd (cameo)Alfred Pennyworth (cameo)Captain Hall
Psimon Says...
Outsiders [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Geo-Force [Brion Markov]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Katana [Tatsu Yamashiro]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Halo [Gabrielle Doe]]Teen Titans [Robin [Dick Grayson]Cyborg [Victor Stone]ChangelingKid Flash [Wally West]RavenStarfireWonder Girl [Donna Troy]Terra]Fearsome Five [Dr. Light [Arthur Light]Psimon [Simon Jones]ShimmerMammothGizmo]Dr. Helga Jace
Batman Year 3 [Part 1]: Different Roads
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dick Grayson [Nightwing]The Flying Graysons [John GraysonMary Grayson] (flashback, deaths)Tim Drake (introduction, flashback)Jack Drake (introduction, flashback)Janet Drake (introduction, flashback)Commissioner James GordonAnthony 'Boss' Zucco (villain)
Batman Year 3 [Part 2]: Changes Made
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Nightwing [Dick Graysonalso as Robin (flashback)]Alfred PennyworthAnthony 'Boss' Zucco (villain)
Batman Year 3, Chapter Three: Turnabout
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Nightwing [Dick Graysonalso as Robin (flashback)]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonAnthony 'Boss' Zucco (villain, death)Joker (flashback)Robin [Jason Todd] (flashback, death)Detective Frye
Batman Year III, Chapter Four: Resolutions
Batman [Bruce WayneNightwing [Dick Grayson]Anthony 'Boss' Zucco (deceased)Alfred PennyworthJoker (flashback)Jason Todd (flashback)
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Full credits
writer Marv Wolfman
writer Michael Fleisher
artist Irv Novick
inker Frank McLaughlin
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks Jim Aparo
Reprints
↩ Reprints Detective Comics #408 (1971), Batman #328 (1980), The Brave and the Bold #167 (1980), Batman #329 (1980), Batman #330 (1980), Batman #331 (1981), Batman #332 (1981), Batman #333 (1981), Batman #334 (1981), Batman #335 (1981), World's Finest Comics #288 (1983), Batman and the Outsiders #5 (1983), The New Teen Titans #37 (1983), Batman #436 (1989), Batman #437 (1989), Batman #438 (1989), Batman #439 (1989)
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