Batman #198

DC ⋅ 1968

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Key Facts

Giant-size 80 page issue

Issue Details

Publisher

DC

Artist

Bob Kane

Writer

Bill Finger

Published

January 1968

Synopsis

THE ORIGIN OF THE BATMAN! This story is reprinted from Batman #47. THE JUNGLE CAT-QUEEN! This story is reprinted from Detective Comics #211. THE WEB OF THE SPINNER This story is reprinted from Batman #129. COMPLETE SUNDAY NEWSPAPER SYNDICATED STORY The Penguin attacks a Post Office in order to retrieve a letter and he is confronted by Batman and Robin, who take the letter from Penguin. Batman then learns that the letter is addressed to Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot and after reading the contents, Batman and Robin learn that is Penguin's real name. The letter was from Penguin's aunt, who was bound to arrive on a visit to Gotham City. Penguin didn't want to hurt the old lady's feelings by revealing his criminal activities and Batman decides to help him.Penguin, Batman and Robin take Aunt Miranda on a sightseeing tour of Gotham. Some crooks notice Penguin along with the Dynamic Duo and they assume that the crimelord has turned against them. As Penguin shows his "umbrella store" to his aunt, a large group of criminals arrives to teach Penguin a lesson, but they are all outmatched by the combined forces of Penguin, Batman and Robin, Aunt Miranda. When the criminals are captured, Aunt Miranda has to leave, still thinking that Oswald is an honest man and Batman and Robin make sure that Penguin is taken along with the rest of the thugs. THE CRIMES OF BATMAN! This story is reprinted from World's Finest #61. THE MENACE OF FALSE FACE This story is reprinted from Batman 113. THE BANDIT OF THE BELLS! This story is reprinted from Batman #55.

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