Batman #86

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Synopsis

THE VOYAGE OF THE FIRST BATMARINE! During a criminal raid, some dangerous nitroglycerin tanks fall to the bottom of the Gotham River. In order to retrieve them, Batman and Robin dive underwater using special equipment. However, the Dynamic Duo spend too much time underwater and they are no longer able to rise to the surface without suffering a brutal death due to decompression. The manager of a salvage company learns of the heroes' misfortune and he decides to send help in the form of a special Bat-Submarine. Batman and Robin use the ship to avoid death, but they still have to wait until they're ready to come to the surface. Meanwhile, Slant Stacy and his gang learn about Batman's trouble and they decide to take advantage of the situation by going on a crime spree. Batman and Robin find a way to stop Slant's crimes without leaving the water, and by using a special robot, the criminals are captured. Shortly after, Batman and Robin are finally able to return to the surface safely. THE JOKER’S WINNING TEAM! A baseball game inspires the Joker to become a manager of crime, as he "trades" various crooks for others who have specialized talents that he can use to commit various crimes. Using their diverse talents, the Joker creates an unstoppable crime spree until Batman infiltrates his gang, posing as a criminal with a unique talent. With knowledge of Joker's schemes, Batman makes short work of the Joker, who is captured and arrested once again. BATMAN—INDIAN CHIEF! Batman and Robin are on their way back to Gotham City when they spot a smoke bat-signals and a kid who looks just like Robin on horseback in a nearby field. The Dynamic Duo descend to investigate and they come upon a duo dressing like the Indian version of Batman and Robin. They introduce themselves as Chief Man-of-the-Bats, whose real name is Great Eagle and his young sidekick, Little Raven. They inform Batman that they became the local heroes after being inspired by Batman and Robin's amazing adventures in Gotham City, but there is a downside to their presence. A man called Black Elk has become suspicious about Great Eagle being the Man-of-the-Bats and he has found a way to prove the truth. Without delay, Batman and Robin offer their help and play the roles of Man-of-the-Bats and Little Raven in order to throw off the attention from the Indian Chief and his son. During their charade, Batman and Robin follow Black Elk to his hideout, where they are ambushed by and his men. Trapped, they have to be saved by Great Eagle and his son using their normal identities. After witnessing the Indian Chief and the Man-of-the-Bats together, Black Elk's theory is thrown away and Great Eagle's secret is safe again.