COVER TAGLINE:
None
TITLE:
The Man Who Quit the Human Race
STORY ARC:
None
COVER DATE: August, 1964
WRITER:
Gardner F. Fox
ARTIST:
Sheldon Moldoff
INKER:
Joe Giella
EDITORS:
Julius Schwartz
COVER:
Sheldon Moldoff; Joe Giella
PRICE: $.12 U.S.
CHARACTERS:
Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson)
PLOT:
Governor Andrew Warner steps down from office when it is determined that he is a mutant. Warner agrees to undergo an experiment that will accelerate the mutation and cause him to evolve. Batman and Robin stand guard during the experiment, which successfully causes Warner to become an entirely new species.
Wanrer's mind still retains a small bit of humanity, so he warns Batman that he now feels contempt for ordinary humans. Though he seeks to rid himself of the last bit of humanity, Warner leaves clues for Batman to follow and defeat him. Batman successfully knocks out Warner, then sends him into space in suspended animation. Warner ship will orbit the sun, until humanity evolves enough for him to return to Earth.
TITLE:
The Dilemma of the Detective's Daughter
WRITER:
France E. Herron
ARTIST:
Sheldon Moldoff
INKER:
Joe Giella
EDITORS:
Julius Schwartz
CHARACTERS:
Batman (Bruce Wayne); Robin (Dick Grayson); Commissioner James Gordon
PLOT:
Patricia Powell, the daughter of Lt. Mike Powell, graduates from the police academy with top honors. She receives her awards from Batman and is immediately promoted to detective. She tells Batman that she has a crush on Bruce Wayne, though the two have never officially met.
Batman keeps an eye on Patricia. During her first case, Pat investigates the kidnapping of Professor Smedley. Batman helps her track down the Professor. The Dark Knight apprehends the crooks, while Pat releases the professor. Later, Pat attends a weekend party held by Bruce Wayne, where she meets him for the first time.
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