Showcase Presents:Batman Vol. 4 TPB
Showcase Presents:Batman Vol. 4 TPB
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Artist: Irving H. Novick

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Title: "Batman's Evil Eye"
Pages: 15

Feature(s):
Batman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Frank Robbins
Penciller: Bob Brown
Inker: Joe Giella

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #389 (1969)

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Supporting Character(s)

Villain(s)

Synopsis:
Jonathan Crane, the Scarecrow, is released from prison on parole. Batman meets him outside the prison to express hope that his old foe has reformed. When they shake hands Batman is unknowingly exposed to a fear inducing chemical. Crane then departs.

Batman then begins fighting other criminals who appear to be frightened by him as they did in the early days of his career. After defeating two gangs, Batman receives a call at police headquarters from the Scarecrow leading him into a trap.

Batman answers the challenge and arrives at a warehouse. Despite his precautions, Batman is captured and placed in a room full of mirrors. Due to the fear inducing drug, Batman's image scares even him. Repeated exposure will kill him. The Scarecrow taunts Batman from outside the room, until he believes Batman is dead. However, Batman kept his eyes closed. Using his superior sense of hearing, the Caped Crusader is able to defeat the Scarecrow without seeing his reflection. Eventually the drug wears off, and the Scarecrow is taken back to prison.


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