The Academy (Comics)

 

THE ACADEMY

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Real Name: None Aliases: The Academy Occupation: Training Camp For Criminals Base of Operations: Gotham City Affiliation: Batman Villains; Gotham City Crime First Appearance:Batman #70 (April/May, 1952)  Created By: David Vern Reed

Organized Crime in Gotham City has taken many shapes over the years, but none so blatantly mirrored the effort of law enforcement as the Academy. A secret training facility for criminals, it also doubled as the headquarters for the underworld group that most benefited from the training. Standards for admission were high, the Academy accepting only those men with an IQ higher than 135 who were physically at their peak.


Upon learning of the Academy's existence, Batman was determined to shut down the facility for good. The caped crusader disguised himself as a recruit and went through the training courses upon acceptance. His well-developed mind and body ensured that he advance rapidly, and eventually he became a nominee for the next leader of the organization.

Batman took the leadership role and subsequently brought about the Academy's downfall, with the help of the Gotham Police Department. The Academy's hoard of stolen property and it's current membership roster were taken into custody, and the facility was shut down for good.

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The Academy has not appeared in any other form of Batman Media.

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