The Batman Strikes #25

The cover of issue #25 says it all — Batman perches in the shadows while the massive, reptilian form of Killer Croc dominates the foreground, crackling with blue electricity in what looks like a very tight spot. The tagline "Stuck Between a Croc… and a Hard Place!" sets an appropriately tense tone for the interior story "Behind Bars," written by Jai Nitz with art by Christopher Jones and inks by Terry Beatty. Tied to the WB Kids animated series, this 2006 installment delivers the kind of dynamic, all-ages action that made The Batman Strikes! such an enjoyable companion to the show.