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Cover: Jerry Robinson

The Batman Chronicles #7

May 2009 · DC · 14.99 USD; 16.99 CAD
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This volume collects Batman #570-574, Detective Comics #735-739, and Batman: Shadow of the Bat #87-92, continuing the late-1990s storylines leading into the 'No Man's Land' event. It features work by writers and artists including Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, and Greg Land, focusing on Batman's struggles against foes like the Joker and Two-Face as Gotham City faces escalating chaos.

In "The Crimes of Two-Face!", District Attorney Harvey Kent’s life takes a dark turn when a courtroom attack leaves him scarred and fractured—both physically and mentally. Now driven by a twisted obsession with duality, he becomes a criminal mastermind whose every decision hinges on the flip of a two-headed silver dollar. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, and lettered by Ira Schnapp, this story captures the chilling origins of one of Batman’s most enigmatic foes, all rendered in the classic style defined by its creators. The cover, by Jerry Robinson, perfectly captures the duality at the heart of the tale.

Contains 14 stories
The Crimes of Two-Face!
13 pp · Superhero
Gilda (Harvey Kent's fiancee, a sculptress, introduction)Dr. EkhartJoe (villain, death)

In "The Crimes of Two-Face!", a tragic courtroom explosion leaves District Attorney Harvey Kent scarred and fractured—both in body and mind—transforming him into a criminal obsessed with duality. With his fiancée Gilda watching from the shadows and a mysterious doctor pulling strings, the line between justice and madness blurs as a series of crimes unfold, each hinging on the flip of a two-headed coin.

Brothers in Crime!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Rafferty Brothers [Peter (death)Steve (death)Mike (death)] (villains)

In "Brothers in Crime!", Batman and Robin uncover a chilling relic from a past case—the bullet-proof vest once worn by the now-dead Rafferty Brothers—while exploring their trophy room, stirring up memories of a mystery that blurred lines between guilt, loyalty, and the cost of justice.

The Wizard of Words!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James Gordonun-namewd bankerun-named District Attorneyun-named Mayorthe Joker (villain)Slapsy (villain)

In "The Wizard of Words!", Batman faces a linguistic menace as the Joker, ever the showman, weaponizes everyday slang—turning phrases into crimes with deadly precision. With Robin at his side and Gotham’s leadership scrambling, the Dark Knight must decode a villain who speaks in the city’s own language, one twisted idiom at a time.

They Thrill to Conquer!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Ben "Fearless" Ford (stunt man)Nan Ford Ben's wife)Tommy Ford (Ben and Nan's son)Joe Kirk (villain)Duke (villain)
Around the Clock with the Batman!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]un-named Mayor of Gotham CityMr. Hodge (art connoisseur)Frankie (little boy with infantile paralysis)Margie (villain)"Heist" Andrews (villain)

On the eve of Gotham City’s "Batman Day," a city-wide celebration honoring the Caped Crusader’s legacy, Bruce Wayne finds himself racing against the clock to finish the final chapter of his memoir. As Gotham’s streets buzz with festivities, Batman and Robin navigate a night of unexpected challenges—ranging from a mysterious art heist to a heartfelt encounter with a young boy named Frankie—while the city’s mayor and a reclusive art connoisseur, Mr. Hodge, become entangled in a web of secrets. With the clock ticking and the city watching, the night reveals more than just heroics—it’s a night where every moment counts.

The North Pole Crimes!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonCal Daly (introduction)Curly (introduction, death)Angles Bigbee (villain, introduction)The Snow Man Bandits (villains, introduction for all)Ray (villain, introduction)

In "The North Pole Crimes!", Batman and Robin race to the frozen reaches of the Arctic to stop a mysterious gang known as the Snow Man Bandits, who leave behind a chilling clue at each crime scene: a snowman. With the help of a new ally, Cal Daly, and under the watchful eye of Commissioner Gordon, the duo must unravel the icy mystery before the bandits’ next move—especially as the trail leads to dangerous new villains like Angles Bigbee and Ray, and a shocking death leaves the investigation deeper in the cold.

Crime's Early Bird!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Sing Hi Lo (stage performer)Mr. Gemly (jewel collector, death)The Penguin [Oswald Cobblepotalso as I. Waddle] (villain)Louie the Lip (villain)Hotfoot Harry (villain)

In "Crime's Early Bird!", The Penguin—disguised as the eccentric I. Waddle—harnesses his menagerie of trained birds to pull off a string of daring heists, turning his pet shop into a front for chaos. Batman and Robin must outwit the feathered fiends and unravel the ringleader’s scheme before the city’s next crime strikes—while the mysterious Sing Hi Lo watches from the shadows, and Louie the Lip and Hotfoot Harry circle like vultures, waiting for their chance.

The Man Who Led a Double Life!
13 pp · Superhero
Gilda (Harvey's fiancee)Henry Logan (matchstick object collector)Henry Logan's doubleGotham City's Mayora mask makermask maker's sonAl (villain)"Getaway" George (villain)Two-Face's criminal combine (villains)
The Batman Plays a Lone Hand!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonThe Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain, cameo)The Joker (villain, cameo)The Thumb (villain, introduction)Thumb's henchmen (villains)

In "The Batman Plays a Lone Hand!", Batman finds himself pushed to the edge when a new threat, the enigmatic Thumb, forces a painful choice: abandon Robin to protect him, leaving the Dark Knight to face a rising tide of chaos alone. With the city under siege and old allies like Commissioner Gordon watching helplessly, Bruce must navigate a dangerous game where every decision risks more than just a victory — it could cost a life.

Comedy of Tears!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonJohnny Blake (student)Joe BradyMr. van GildJoe DiMaggio (cameo)Jerry Siegel (cameo)Artemus Bigby (author)The Joker (villain)Bruiser (villain)Pretty Boy Dugan (villain)
The Story of the Seventeen Stones!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonMason (reformed villain, architect, introduction)Brenner (reformed villain, diamond cutter)Parks (reformed villain)Rocky Grimes (villain, introduction, death)Lefty Slade (villain, introduction, death)"Fin" Gonzy (villain, loan shark, introduction, death)

In "The Story of the Seventeen Stones!", a man with a haunted past and a prison-scarred history returns to Gotham with a cryptic vendetta, using a set of mysterious stones to target those who wronged him. As Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon investigate a string of bizarre crimes tied to forgotten grudges, they uncover a web of reformed criminals and new threats—each stone a clue to a deeper, darker reckoning.

Destination Unknown!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Detective GuffeyCommissioner James GordonClyde Clayborn (collector of oddities)Miss Hibbs (Clayborn's Secretary)Mr. Fortesque (man in an iron lung, actually a wax dummy)John Keyes (innocent prisoner)Ken Thorne (President of the railroad)Trigger Turk (villain, introduction)Biff Bolton (villain, introduction)

In "Destination Unknown!", Batman and Robin race against time to stop a pair of masked criminals from assassinating a death-row inmate during a high-stakes train transfer. With Detective Guffey and Commissioner Gordon on the case, the duo must unravel a web of deception involving a wax dummy in an iron lung, a mysterious railroad president, and a pair of new villains—Trigger Turk and Biff Bolton—before the train reaches its final destination.

The Harlequin's Hoax!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonLinda PageCharles SaundersMr. FordneyRichard MorseJim BrownThe Joker (villain)Joker's henchmen (villains)
The Man Who Could Read Minds!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Carlo (villain, death)

When a sideshow swami gains the uncanny ability to read minds after a freak accident, he becomes a terrifyingly precise adversary—one who can predict every move of Batman and Robin before they make it. With the truth about their identities now within his grasp, the Dynamic Duo face a foe who doesn’t just fight them, but thinks like them.

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Full credits

artist Bob Kane
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils, inks Jerry Robinson

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #12 (1942), Detective Comics #66 (1942), Detective Comics #67 (1942), Batman #13 (1942), Detective Comics #68 (1942), World's Finest Comics #7 (1942), Detective Comics #69 (1942), Detective Comics #70 (1942)

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