The Batman Family #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Invader from Hell!", Robin and Batgirl face off against the resurrected spirit of Benedict Arnold, awakened after two centuries by the Devil himself to seize control of the Pentagon. With the fate of America hanging in the balance, the duo must stop the demonic general before his dark plan comes to fruition—only to confront the terrifying truth that even Hell has its limits.
In "The Great Handcuff King!", Alfred Pennyworth's well-intentioned attempt to sharpen his criminal apprehension skills takes a surprising turn when he tries his handcuff technique on Ronny Lowndes—only to find the situation spirals in ways neither he nor the young man expected. With Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson caught in the middle, the night takes a bizarre twist as the usual order of things gets locked up in more ways than one.
In "Commissioner Gordon's Death-Threat!", Batman races to protect the Commissioner after a recently paroled Fred Purley issues chilling threats. With Robin at his side, the Dark Knight arrives at Gordon’s home, unaware that the police officer has already been taken — and the scene is a deadly trap set by Purley.
In "The Alfred Story," Batman and Robin share the remarkable journey of their loyal butler and friend, Alfred Pennyworth, tracing his path from a life in the spotlight on stage to becoming a steadfast hero in their own fight for justice. The tale reveals the quiet courage and sharp wit that shaped Alfred into the trusted ally they rely on today.
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↩ Reprints Batman #28 (1945), Batman #186 (1966), Detective Comics #400 (1970)
Reprinted in Comic Reader #119 (1975), Superman #2/1976 (1976), Batman Classics #88 (1977), Lepakkomies #2/1977 (1977), Lynvingen #7/1977 (1977), Batman Classics #109 (1979), Läderlappen [och Robin] #3/1990 (1990), Batman in the Seventies #[nn] (2000), Batgirl: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #[nn] (2011), Robin, The Boy Wonder: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] (2015), Batgirl: The Bronze Age Omnibus #1 (2018), Robin: The Bronze Age Omnibus #[nn] (2020)
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