Batman:The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 6 HC
Batman:The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 6 HC
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Artist: Evan Shaner

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Title: "Batman and the Vikings"
Pages: 12

Feature(s):
Batman (of Earth-2)

Penciller: Bob Kane
Inker: Charles Paris

Reprinted From:
Batman #52 (1949)

Feature Character(s)

Supporting Character(s)

Other Character(s)

  • Olaf Erickson (a viking; no further appearances)
  • A group of vikings (Hjalmar, Skal, and Jarl named; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
A carving is found by archaeologists which dates back to the age of vikings. A viking warrior is depicted in the carving who looks identical to Bruce Wayne. Bruce decides to investigate the mystery and gets Professor Nichols to send him back in time.

Bruce along with Dick Grayson arrives in the viking era. He is recognized by the people there and declared a coward. Dressed as Batman, Bruce learns that his look-a-like is named Olaf Erickson. Olaf was disgraced during battle and is now a prisoner.

Batman rescues Olaf. He then faces several challenges posing as Olaf which help prove his courage. Olaf then leads an explanation to America where Batman's scientific knowledge saves the vikings from an indian attack. Olaf redeems himself in the process. The vikings then honor him with the carving.


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