COVER TAGLINE:
None
TITLE:
Alpha, the Experimental Man
STORY ARC:
None
COVER DATE:
September, 1962
WRITER:
Bill Finger
ARTIST:
Sheldon Moldoff
INKER:
Charles Paris
EDITORS:
Jack Schiff
COVER:
Jim Mooney
PRICE: $.12 U.S.
CHARACTERS: Batman (Bruce Wayne);
Robin (Dick Grayson); Batwoman; Alfred Pennyworth; Ace the Bathound
PLOT:
Batman and Robin assist with the training of Alpha, the Experimental Man. Alpha is a synthetic man created by Dr. Burgos. While in training Alpha begins to experience emotions, but does not fully understand them. To improve his understanding, Alpha subjects himself to one of Dr. Burgos’s machines which causes him to gain superior strength. However, the machine also causes Alpha’s body to burn out.
Batman tries to get Alpha back to the lab in time to cure him, but Alpha fears that Batman wants to destroy him. Batwoman finally convinces Alpha of the truth, but it is too late. Alpha sacrifices himself to save Batwoman from falling off a cliff. The Experimental Man is destroyed for his act of bravery and sacrifice.
TITLE:
Alias Scarface Scanlon
WRITER:
Jack Miller
ARTIST:
Joe Certa
INKER:
Joe Certa
CHARACTERS:
Martian Manhunter; Captain Harding; Diane Meade
PLOT:
Detective John Jones disguises himself as escaped convict Scarface Scanlon in order to penetrate a gang of crooks adept at hiding criminals. The real Scarface surfaces blowing John’s cover, but using his Martian powers he is able to continue his disguise long enough to discover the gang’s hideout and leader. J’onn defeats the gang and rescues Diane Meade who was captured while following Scarface.
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