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The Brave and the Bold#153
Cover: Jim Aparo

The Brave and the Bold #153

Aug 1979 · DC · 0.40 USD
“Menace of the Murder Machines”

In "Menace of the Murder Machines," Batman dives into a chilling mystery atop a 23-story skyscraper, where a wealthy industrialist has been killed under impossible circumstances. With Red Tornado at his side, the Dark Knight confronts a fleet of deadly, enemy-controlled robots, uncovering a threat that blurs the line between man and machine. Written by Cary Burkett and illustrated by Don Newton, with inks by Bob Smith and colors by Jerry Serpe, this 1979 thriller features a striking cover by Jim Aparo.

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writer Cary Burkett · artist Don Newton · inker Bob Smith · colorist Jerry Serpe · letterer Todd Klein · cover Jim Aparo

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Full credits

artist Don Newton
inker Bob Smith
colorist Jerry Serpe
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils, inks Jim Aparo

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Batman investigates the murder of an industrialist in his skyscraper 23 floors up, and discovers that a machine is responsible for the death. Batman and Red Tornado team-up to take on the killer robots that are controlled by an unknown enemy.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).