Cover: Neal Adams

The Brave and the Bold #85

Aug 1969 · DC · 0.15 USD

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“The Senator's Been Shot!”

In "The Senator's Been Shot!", Batman and Green Arrow—both in their civilian identities—face a brutal assault by the enigmatic Miklos Minotaur, forcing them to confront whether their roles as heroes are truly making a difference. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with intense, dynamic art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks), this 1969 issue explores the personal cost of heroism with a grounded, character-driven edge. The cover by Neal Adams captures the tension perfectly, setting the stage for a story that questions the very foundation of the superhero ideal.

writer Bob Haney · artist, inker Neal Adams · letterer Ben Oda · cover Neal Adams

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Cast · 2 characters

Batman Oliver Queen

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writer Bob Haney

artist, inker Neal Adams

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

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Both Batman and Green Arrow, in their alter egos, are attacked by Miklos Minotaur and have to decide if they can do more good by stopping being superheroes.

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