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"Has the Whole World Gone Mad?" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Avengers West Coast 53. With the Avengers' east coast headquarters in disarray; four avengers from the west coast branch travel to Manhattan to organize a defense against the nationwide attacks on the Avengers! The Falcon joins the Vision, Scarlet Witch, Wasp, and Hank Pym beneath Avengers Park to develop a strategy! However, the heroes' strategy session is abruptly halted by the arrival of Freedom Force! Why have the Blob, Avalanche, and Pyro come looking for Earth's Mightiest Heroes in this time of crisis? Their motive is unknown! But their intent is not…crush the Avengers! At the site of the former Fifth Avenue Mansion, the titanic tussle begins! Will the west coast Avengers be able to score an east coast victory? Appearances by Doctor Doom, Loki, Mandarin, Magneto, Red Skull, Wizard, and the Kingpin. Cameo appearances by Nebula, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wrecker. (Notes: Elements of this story continue in Avengers West Coast 54. Avengers Spotlight 26 (formerly Solo Avengers) contains the complete list of issues in the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages

"Missing Links" Part 3 of 6. Guest-starring Alpha Flight and Stingray. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Chris Ivy. Cover by Paul Ryan. In the Canadian province of Newfoundland, Alpha Flight arrives on the scene! And takes control of the international crisis caused by the Russian terrorists onboard the Waterwind! The People's Protectorate and the Avengers recognize Guardian's authority, and working together the three super-groups devise a plan to end the looming nuclear disaster! With stealth and speed; the star-spangled avenger, Red Guardian, Box, Puck, Vision, and Vostok slip inside the dry-docked submarine! As expected the six heroes quickly move through the sub knocking out terrorists along the way! But then the sextet arrives in the missile control room and finds something most…unexpected! Cameo appearances by Tyrak, Okra, and Merrano. Alpha Flight Lineup: Guardian, Box, Diamond Lil, Puck, and Shaman. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, and the Vision. Second Story: "Mother of Invention" Part 3 of 7. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Jim Reddington. Inks by Mickey Ritter. In the Avengers sub-level laboratory, Fabian Stankowicz unpacks his favorite mechanical toys. However, Fabian's unpacking is interrupted by a visit from his long departed mother! 32 pages

"Kang's World" Part 4 of the Citizen Kang storyline. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Charles Barnett and Brad Vancata. Cover by Dan Panosian. Story continues from Fantastic Four Annual 25. In Timely, Wisconsin (the secret portal to Chronopolis), the Fantastic Four and Earth's Mightiest Heroes come face-to-face with the Anachronauts! Kang's powerful warriors that have been plucked from various time streams to defeat the combined might of nine 20th century super-heroes! During the timeless clash, Mr. Fantastic realizes that the best strategy is to let the Anachronauts win! That's definitely a new tactic! As expected the Anachronauts prevail and then proceed to haul the FF and the Avengers before the Conqueror! Once Kang encases the heroes in a hypercube, the Master of Time's conquest appears complete! But in the land where time stands still, a traitor arrives just in time! Ravonna (now calling herself Terminatrix) attacks Kang! And suddenly Chronopolis turns into chaos! With Terminatrix' timely diversion, will the Avengers finally close down Kang's time-consuming conquest? Flashback cameo by the Grandmaster. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Doctor Druid, Hercules, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision. Second feature: "The Anachronauts" One-page pin-up by Dan Panosian. Third feature: "Chronopolis" Concept by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Charles Barnett. Two-page layout of Chronopolis. Fourth story: "The Avengers' Top Ten Villains" Script by George Caragonne. Art by Karl Altstaetter. The Black Knight walks through the list of the Avengers' top ten foes. Cameo appearance by Captain America. Fifth feature: "Secrets of the Avengers Communicard" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Eliot Brown. Sixth story: "Boy's Night Out!" Script by Scott Benson. Art by Ron Lim (breakdowns) and Dan Panosian (finishes). Hercules and the Black Knight's evening out on the town turns into a learning experience for both of them. Seventh story: "The Puzzle" Part 4 of 4. Script by Peter Sanderson. Pencils by Rich Yanizeski. Inks by Fred Fredericks. Terminatrix tries to make sense of everything she's learned about Kang. Cameo appearance by Immortus. Flashback cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, original Human Torch, and Dr. Phineas T. Horton. (Notes: Splash page art by Mark Pacella and Dan Panosian. The Anachronauts and Terminatrix appear again in Avengers Annual 22. The plot involving Kang and Terminatrix continues in the Avengers Limited Series: The Terminatrix Objective.) 64 pages.

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Limited 1 for 75 Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! There came a day! A day unlike any other...where two of Marvel's top creators teamed up for the very first time to create a bombastic new monthly Marvel comic that not only ushers in the Heroic Age of Marvel Comics but unleashes onto the world the most blockbuster Avengers team ever! Who will answer the call? And will they assemble just in time...because Kang the Conqueror is here from the future. And wait till you find out why...! Bonus back up feature: the oral history of the Avengers, part one. A brand new illustrated look at the Avengers in a way you have never seen before by series writer Brian Michael Bendis.

Blank I Am an Avenger Variant Cover. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! There came a day! A day unlike any other...where two of Marvel's top creators teamed up for the very first time to create a bombastic new monthly Marvel comic that not only ushers in the Heroic Age of Marvel Comics but unleashes onto the world the most blockbuster Avengers team ever! Who will answer the call? And will they assemble just in time...because Kang the Conqueror is here from the future. And wait till you find out why...! Bonus back up feature: the oral history of the Avengers, part one. A brand new illustrated look at the Avengers in a way you have never seen before by series writer Brian Michael Bendis.

Cover art by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson. Untitled story starring Batman, Robin, and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Payment In Full starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Bandits In Toyland starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Four Birds of a Feather starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. 68 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Dick Sprang. The Upside Down Crimes! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Gene McDonald (as Bob Kane). Damsel In Distress! starring Batman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane). Borrowed Butler! starring Alfred the Butler, art by Jerry Robinson (signed as Bob Kane). Pelt Plunderers! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane). 52 pgs. $0.10.

"It Happened In Rome," "Convict Cargo," and "The Mayors of Yonville." The Adventures of Alfred back-up story, "Police Line-Up." Two-page text story, "Western Incident." Don Cameron and Joe Samachson sscripts, Dick Sprang and Jerry Robinson art. Dick Sprang cover.

Origin of Robin retold in "Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder!" Joker appearance in "Rackety-Rax Racket!" Jerry Robinson art. Three Musketeers appear in "All For One, One For All!" Adventures of Alfred back-up story, "In the Soup!" Dick Sprang cover.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Vanished Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. The Case of the Careless Camper! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops. The Six Strangest Sleuths starring Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Great Bat-Cape Hunt! starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Boy Who Adopted Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Careers in Nursing public service announcement starring Buzzy, art by Ruben Moreira. Robin Falls in Love, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. The Grown-Up Boy Wonder starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The City of Ancient Heroes starring Batman, Robin, and the Gimmick Gang, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Batwoman's New Identity, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Benefit of Doubt text story. The Winged Bat-People starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Battle of Police Island starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Couldn't Be Tried Twice! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley. Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Gunshot on a Summer Night text story. The Merman Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Curse of the Bat-Ring starring Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Sharing -- The United Nations Way public service announcement, art by George Roussos. The Failure of Bruce Wayne, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. End of a Hold-Up text article. The Airborne Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Invisible Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Return of Signalman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Off-Duty Hero text article. The Mystery Seeds from Space starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Mystery of the 49th Star starring Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy -- Depending on You! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. The Batman Lighthouse, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Menace of the Firefly starring Batman and Batwoman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Letters column begins. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Batman's Super-Partner starring Batman and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Second Life of Batman starring Batman and Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hammer of Thor starring Batman, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Interplanetary Batman, script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Atom Servant of Man public service announcement. The Million Dollar Puzzle starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Batman Baby, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Dog that Betrayed Batman guest-starring Ace the Bat-Hound, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Aloha... Hawaii! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Case of the Deadly Gems starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Second Batman and Robin Team, script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.10.

1st appearance of Bat-Mite in Batman comics and his 3rd appearance anywhere in Batwoman's Publicity Agent! Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Crimes of the Kite-Man starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Lend a Friendly Hand! public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Voyage of the S.S. Batman, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Batwoman's Publicity Agent starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Full page color ad for Sea Devils in Showcase # 27. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Rainbow Creature starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Bike Safety = Bike Fun! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. Batman's Secret Enemy starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Deadly Dummy starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. Crimes of the Wheel starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. How are Your Shopping Manners? public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. The Return of the Second Batman and Robin Team, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Menace of the Sky Creature starring Batman pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Full-page ad for Justice League of America # 1. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Twice-Told Tale of Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Blind Batman, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Bat-Hound and the Creature starring Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10. Last 10-cent issue.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Hunt for Mr. 50 starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Tiniest villain in the World starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Son of the Joker (Joker plus the third appearance of the Second Batman and Robin team--see issue 131 for the first appearance) starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Full-page ads for Batman Annual 2 and Superman Annual 4. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation 485,000. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Mystery of Madcap Island starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Mystery of Madcap Island starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Your Free Trip Around the World! public service announcement about libraries, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Mystery of Madcap Island starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Mystery of Madcap Island starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Your Free Trip Around the World! public service announcement about libraries, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Batman Creature starring Batman, Robin, and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Strange Old Laws humor/fact page by Henry Boltinoff. Robin's New Secret Identity starring Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Letter to the editor from Silver Age comics fan Edward Simpson III. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. "New look" Batman, with his new Batmobile, in Two-Way Gem Caper! starring Batman and Robin, script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella. Ancient Crime-Detection Methods! fact page. Batman's Great Face-Saving Feat! starring Batman and Robin, script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Fight that Jolted Gotham City! starring Batman and Robin, script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. How to Solve a Perfect Crime -- In Reverse! starring Batman, Robin, and the Mystery Analysts of Gotham City, script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. Letter to the editor from comic writer Bob Rozakis. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Decline and Fall of Batman starring Batman, Robin, and Aunt Harriett, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. The Hip Way to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Wet Chemistry fact page, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolosi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Reprints, 80-page giant. The Parasols of Plunder (from Batman # 70) starring Batman and Penguin, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Bob Kane and Lew Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris. Builders of the Future! public service announcement about the importance of UNESCO funding in building schools in Africa, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Fox, The Shark, and the Vulture (from Detective 253) starring Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero (from Batman 121) starring Batman and Mr. Zero (later Mr. Freeze), script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. A complete Sunday newspaper syndicated story (8 pages) from April-June, 1946, Catwoman, Princess of Plunder!, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Jack Burnley and Fred Ray, inks by Win Mortimer. The Caveman at Large (from Batman 102) starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Challenge of the Calendar Man (from Detective 259) starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Joker's Utilty Belt (from Batman 73), script by David Vern pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. 80 pgs. $0.25.

Cover art by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. Clay Pigeon for a Killer! starring Batman and Dick Grayson, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Sid Greene. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler! (the 2nd Silver Age Appearance of the Riddler) starring Batman and Robin, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. Letter to the editor from Guy H. Lillian III. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. Death Knocks Three Times! starring Batman, Robin, and Death-Man, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy in Beware of -- Poison Ivy!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin (pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson). Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. The Perfect Crime -- Slightly Imperfect! starring Batman and Robin, script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene. A letter from Mike Friedrich. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"The Demon of Gothos Mansion!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin back-up story, "Help Me--I Think I'm Dead!" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Novick, inks by Mike Esposito. Small pencil portraits of Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Giordano, and Neal Adams by Adams, who also does the cover.

"The Demon of Gothos Mansion!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin back-up story, "Help Me--I Think I'm Dead!" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Novick, inks by Mike Esposito. Small pencil portraits of Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Giordano, and Neal Adams by Adams, who also does the cover.

1st appearance of Ra's Al Ghul in "Daughter of the Demon." Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Origin of Batman and Robin retold. Last 15-cent cover price. Letter to the editor by Mike W. Barr. Adams cover.

Batman stars in the story "Half an Evil" which is the first appearance of the Silver-Age Two Face. Script by Denny O' Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the story "Vengeance for a Cop." Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano. Reprint: 1964 story "Trail of the Talking Mask" which introduces the "new look" for Batman, symbolized by the addition of an oval around the bat-insignia. Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, and inks by Joe Giella. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis (misspelled "Razakis"). Adams cover.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Night of the Reaper! starring Batman and Robin, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; story based on an idea by Bernie Wrightson and Harlan Ellison. Untitled Batman story, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Bob Kane. 48 pgs. $0.25.

Neal Adams cover. 100-page Super Spectacular. All reprints: Batman and Robin in "The Masterminds of Crime!" (art by Win Mortimer; from Batman # 70), Doom Patrol (script by Arnold Drake, art by Bruno Premiani; My Greatest Adventure # 80), Plastic Man (art by Jack Cole; Police Comics # 14), Sargon the Sorcerer (art by Joe Kubert), the Golden Age Atom in "Danger in the Totem's Eye," Aquaman (art by Ramona Fradon; Adventure # 276), Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes (art by John Forte; Adventure # 324), and Batman in "Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble" (art by Dick Sprang; Batman # 75).

Ra's Al Ghul is back, and with a vengeance. Can Batman defeat the Demon in a one-on-one duel to the death? "The Demon Lives Again!" Talia appearance. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the solo adventure "Teen-Age Trap!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano.

The Clown Prince of Crime is back in Gotham, and he's going to make everyone pay in this classic story. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art and cover by Neal Adams.

Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Squid starring Batman, Dick Grayson, Commissioner Gordon, Hamilton Hill, Joey Taylor, Waldo Flynn, Olivia Ortega, and the Squid (intro), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman battles the Squid. Letter to the editor from comics editor/writer Kevin Dooley. 32 pgs. $0.60.

Tim Drake becomes Robin. While Batman tries to fight the effects of Scarecrow's fear toxins, Tim Drake must overcome his own fears if he hopes to rescue the caped crusader in "Master of Fear." Script by Alan Grant, art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose... FC, 32 PG. $2.25

All reprints: "How To Be the Batman," "The Strange Costumes of Batman," "Untold Tales of the Bat-Signal," "The Origin of the Bat-Cave," "Batman's Electronic Crime-File," "Thrilling Escapes of Batman and Robin," and "The Amazing Inventions of Batman."

Winter 1962-1963. All reprints: "The First Batman," "Am I Really Batman," "The Batwoman," "The Vanished Batman," "The Phantom of the Bat-Cave," "Batman's College Days," "The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman," "The Second Boy Wonder," and "The Man Who Ended Batman's Career."