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Shadow of the Batman (1985) comic books

  • Issue #1
    Shadow of the Batman (1985) 1

    Premiere issue! First of five smashing issues! In this special reprint from 1977, Steve Englehart reveals the origin of the deadly Dr. Phosphorus (even the Batman has no immunity against him!), and introduces us to Silver St. Cloud! Reprints Detective Comics (1937- ) #469 and 470. Forty dazzling pages, and no ads! Illustrated by Walt Simonson and Al Milgrom. New wraparound cover by Marshall Rogers. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #2
    Shadow of the Batman (1985) 2

    New wraparound cover by Marshall Rogers. Detective Comics #471 cover reprint by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. The Dead Yet Live, script by Steve Englehart; Bruce Wayne checks into the private hospital Graytowers to recover from injuries he sustained fighting Dr. Phosphorus, but he soon discovers that Hugo Strange is using the facility to turn the rich and influential patients into his mindless slaves. I Am the Batman!, script by Steve Englehart; Hugo Strange, who has taken over Bruce Wayne's life, offers to sell the Batman's secret identity to the highest bidder. A Canterbury Tail, script by Paul Levitz and Jack C. Harris. Art by Terry Austin and Marshall Rogers. Detective Comics #472 cover reprint by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. Deluxe format. 44 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #3
    Shadow of the Batman (1985) 3

    Security was tight. Batman and Robin were alerted. The Malay penguin was safe from the evil villain Penguin. Right? Reprints Detective Comics (1937- ) #473 and 474. Written by Steve Englehart, with art by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. Plus: All-new coloring and a brand-new wraparound cover by Rogers. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #4
    Shadow of the Batman (1985) 4

    The girl Batman loved knew his darkest secret - a secret the Joker would kill to keep silent. Reprints Detective Comics (1937- ) #475 and 476: Two stories by Steve Englehart, with art by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. Plus: A brand-new wraparound cover by Rogers. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #5
    Shadow of the Batman (1985) 5

    Last issue! A mourning Batman releases his anguish on the thugs of Gotham, among them the new Clayface! Reprints Detective Comics (1937- ) #478 and 479. Written by Len Wein, with art by Marshall Rogers and Dick Giordano. A wraparound cover by Rogers. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.