You think like a decent human being because that's what you are. But a great criminologist must be able to think like a criminal. 
- — Doctor Bart Morton
Batman Adventures #26 is an issue of the series Batman Adventures (Volume 1) with a cover date of November, 1994.
Synopsis for "Tree of Knowledge"
Barbara Gordon and Dick Grayson develop a rivalry in Gotham University's Criminology 101 course, causing Professor Bart Morton to identify them as the class's top pupils. Professor Morton assigns Barbara and Dick to an exclusive research project; meanwhile, the rest of the class is taken on a field trip to see the MacGuffin Pistols, a pair of antique revolvers once owned by an infamous 19th century outlaw. Shortly after the field trip, Professor Morton secretly steals the pistols.
Upon hearing of the theft, Barbara and Dick immediately investigate as Batgirl and Robin. Together, they eventually ascertain that Professor Morton was responsible, and track him down just in time to defeat the gangsters he'd intended to fence the pistols through. Batgirl then corners Professor Morton, who confesses he'd stolen the pistols to learn how a "real" criminal thinks and begs Batgirl to spare him, promising he will never commit another crime.
Batgirl is unmoved, and brings her formerly-beloved professor to the police. Subsequently, both Barbara and Dick quite the criminology course, having decided there is nothing more for them to learn.
Appearing in "Tree of Knowledge"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- James Gordon
- Harvey Bullock (Behind the scenes)
- Renee Montoya (Behind the scenes)
Antagonists:
- Doctor Bart Morton
- Sap
- Mobsters
Other Characters:
- Bruce Wayne (Mentioned only)
Locations:
Items:
- MacGuffin Pistols
Notes
- This issue is reprinted in Batman Adventures Vol. 3.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- DC Animated Universe Recommended Reading
- Adventures in the DC Universe (Volume 1)
- The Batgirl Adventures #1
- Batman Adventures (Volume 1)
- Batman Adventures (Volume 2)
- The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years (Volume 1)
- The Batman Adventures: Mad Love
- The Batman and Robin Adventures (Volume 1)
- Batman and Superman Adventures: World's Finest
- Batman Beyond (Volume 1)
- Batman Beyond (Volume 2)
- Batman Beyond (Volume 4)
- Batman Beyond Unlimited (Volume 1)
- Batman Beyond Universe (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Adventures (Volume 1)
- Batman: Harley and Ivy (Volume 1)
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - The Animated Movie #1
- Gotham Girls (Volume 1)
- Justice League Adventures (Volume 1)
- Justice League Unlimited (Volume 1)
- Superman Adventures (Volume 1)
- Superman & Batman Magazine (Volume 1)
- Justice League Infinity (Volume 1)
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