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| Executive Editor = Whitney Ellsworth
  
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| CoverArtist2 = Ira Schnapp
   
 
| Editor1_1 = Jack Schiff
  
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| Writer2_1 = Bill Finger
  
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| Penciler1_1 = Sheldon Moldoff
  
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| Penciler3_1 = Dick Sprang
  
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| Inker1_1 = Charles Paris
  
| Inker1_1 = Charles Paris
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| Inker2_1 = Charles Paris
  
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| Inker3_1 = Charles Paris
  
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| Colourist1_1 =
 
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| Letterer1_1 = Pat Gordon
   
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| Editor2_1 = Jack Schiff
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| Writer2_1 = Bill Finger
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| Penciler2_1 = Sheldon Moldoff
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| Inker2_1 = Charles Paris
 
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| Editor3_1 = Jack Schiff
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| Writer3_1 = Ed Herron
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| Penciler3_1 = Dick Sprang
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| Inker3_1 = Charles Paris
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| Letterer3_1 = Milton Snapinn
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| Quotation = [[Zur-En-Arrh|Here]] on [[Tlano (Earth-One)|your]] planet, I become like my friend '''[[Kal-El (Earth-One)|Superman]]''' on [[Earth]].
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| Speaker = [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]
   
 
| StoryTitle1 = The Menace of False Face
  
| StoryTitle1 = The Menace of False Face
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| Synopsis1 =
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[[False Face]] is a master of disguise, and uses his skills to impersonate several wealthy citizens of [[Gotham City]] in order to steal priceless items in their places. [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]] and [[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin]] investigate the case and bait False Face into a trap, whereupon they quickly expose him.
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| StoryTitle2 = Batman Meets Fatman
  
| StoryTitle2 = Batman Meets Fatman
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| StoryTitle3 = Batman - The Superman of Planet X
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Batman and Robin meet [[Fatman (Earth-One)|Fatman]], a circus clown who dresses in a mock Batman costume. Impressed by Fatman's antics, they offer him a ride in the [[Batmobile]]. As they drive around Gotham, news of a crime in progress reaches the Dynamic Duo and they get ready to capture the criminals. Unfortunately they are outmatched and they need Fatman's aid to stop the group of criminals known as the Red Mask Gang. Fatman starts clowning around the thugs, pretending to be clumsy until he finds the perfect time to free the heroes. Afterwards, Fatman is considered a hero among the circus crowds and his dream has finally come true.
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| Synopsis1 = [[False Face]] is a master of disguise, and uses his skills to impersonate several wealthy citizens of [[Gotham City]] to rob them. Batman and Robin investigate the case and bait False Face into a trap, whereupon they quickly expose him.
  
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| Synopsis2 = [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]] and [[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin]] meet [[Fatman (Earth-One)|Fatman]], a circus clown who dresses in a mock Batman costume. Impressed by Fatman's antics, they offer him a ride in the [[Batmobile]]. Fatman aids Batman and Robin in stopping a group of criminals known as the Red Mask Gang.
  
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| Synopsis3 = The Batman of the planet [[Zur-En-Arrh]] teleports the real Batman to Zur-En-Arrh, where Batman/Bruce Wayne has powers equivalent to Superman's. Batman/Bruce Wayne assists the alien Batman in fighting off a horde of robot invaders. After the robots are destroyed, the alien Batman gives Batman/Bruce Wayne his Bat-Radia device as a keepsake, and returns him to Earth.
  
   
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[[Image:Batman of Zur En Arrh.jpg]]
  
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{{Image|Batman of Zur En Arrh.jpg|Batman of Zur-En-Arrh|right}}The [[Tlano (Earth-One)|Batman]] of the planet [[Zur-En-Arrh]] teleports the real Batman to Zur-En-Arrh, where Batman/Bruce Wayne has powers equivalent to [[Kal-El (Earth-One)|Superman]]'s. Batman assists the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh in fighting off a horde of robot invaders. Using his newfound super powers, Batman manages to defeat the enemies without trouble. When the invaders start using special technology to fight Batman, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh uses his own special device, the [[Bat-Radia]] and counters the effects of the invaders' weapons, making it easier for Batman to crush the enemy. After the robots are destroyed, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh gives Batman his Bat-Radia device as a keepsake, and returns him to Earth.
   
 
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| Appearing1 =
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
  
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
* {{apn|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]|World's Finest #92|Detective Comics #252}}
  
* {{apn|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]|World's Finest #92|Detective Comics #252}}
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* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin]]}}
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
  
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* {{a|[[James Gordon (New Earth)|James Gordon]]}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
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* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin]]}}
  
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'''Villains:'''
  
 
* {{a|[[False Face (Earth-One)|False Face]]}} {{Only}}
  
* {{a|[[False Face (Earth-One)|False Face]]}} {{Only}}
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* Parker
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* Parker {{Only}}
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* Pebbles
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'''Other Characters:'''
  
'''Other Characters:'''
 
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* Arthur Crandall {{Only}}
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* Wally Weskit {{Only}} {{BTS}}
  
* Wally Weskit {{Only}} {{BTS}}
 
* Wembley Hepplewhite {{Only}}
  
* Wembley Hepplewhite {{Only}}
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'''Locations:'''
  
'''Locations:'''
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
  
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** {{a|[[GCPD Headquarters]]}}
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:*{{a|[[Gotham City Locales|Gotham Explorers Club]]}}
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** Gotham Explorers Club
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** Gotham Jewelry Store
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'''Vehicles:'''
  
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'''Featured Characters:'''
  
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]}}
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
  
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* Red Mask Gang {{Only}}
  
* Red Mask Gang {{Only}}
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'''Locations:'''
  
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* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
  
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'''Vehicles:'''
  
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'''Featured Characters:'''
  
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* {{a|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]}}
  
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
  
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* {{a|[[Batmobile]]}}
  
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| Notes =
 
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* "The Menace of False Face" is reprinted in [[Batman Vol 1 198|''Batman'' #198]].
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* "The Menace of False Face" is reprinted in {{c|Batman #198}}.
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* "Batman meets Fatman" is reprinted in {{c|Batman Family #4}}.
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* "Batman meets Fatman" is reprinted in [[Batman Family Vol 1 4|''Batman Family'' (Volume 1) #4]].
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* "Batman – The Superman of Planet X" is reprinted in {{c|Batman Annual #2}} and {{co|Batman: The Black Casebook (Collected)}}.
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* [[James Gordon (Earth-One)|James Gordon]] appeared last in {{c|Detective Comics #251}}. He appears next in the first story in {{c|Batman #114}}.
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* "Batman - The Superman of Planet X" is reprinted in [[Batman Annual Vol 1 2|''Batman Annual'' #2]].
  
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* [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]] appeared last in [[Detective Comics Vol 1 251|''Detective Comics'' #251]]. He appears next in [[Detective Comics Vol 1 252|''Detective Comics'' #252]].
  
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* [[James Gordon (New Earth)|James Gordon]] appeared last in [[Detective Comics Vol 1 251|''Detective Comics'' #251]]. He appears next in the first story in [[Batman Vol 1 114|''Batman'' #114]].
  
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* [[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin]] appeared last in [[Detective Comics Vol 1 251|''Detective Comics'' #251]]. He appears next in [[Detective Comics Vol 1 252|''Detective Comics'' #252]].
  
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* The Red Mask gang has no connection, and should not be confused, with the [[Red Hood]] Gang.
  
* The Red Mask gang has no connection, and should not be confused, with the [[Red Hood]] Gang.
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* Wally Weskit does not make an appearance in this issue, and is featured only as one of [[False Face (Earth-One)|False Face's]] many disguises.
  
* Wally Weskit does not make an appearance in this issue, and is featured only as one of [[False Face (Earth-One)|False Face's]] many disguises.
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* First and only appearance of the citizens of [[Zur-En-Arrh]].
  
   
 
| Trivia =
 
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* When [[Grant Morrison]] took over the ''Batman'' series in September 2006, he immediately began referencing classic moments from the character's career, including utilizing a version of [[Bat-Mite (New Earth)|Bat-Mite]] and reusing a costume and dialogue from issue [[Batman Vol 1 156|#156]]. Among the references was "Zur En Arrh," which appeared very nearly covering an alley and again on a dumpster in issue [[batman Vol 1 655|#655]]. The phrase continued to appear innocuously until the "[[Batman R.I.P.]]" story arc began, at which point it was mentioned as part of the "next issue" section.
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* When [[Grant Morrison]] took over the ''Batman'' series in September 2006, he immediately began referencing classic moments from the character's career, including utilizing a version of [[Bat-Mite (New Earth)|Bat-Mite]] and reusing a costume and dialogue from issue [[Batman Vol 1 156|#156]]. Among the references was "Zur En Arrh," which appeared as a phrase of great importance on the "[[Batman R.I.P.]]" story arc.
   
 
| Recommended = {{Batman RR}}
  
| Recommended = {{Batman RR}}

Revision as of 07:04, 12 January 2019

"The Menace of False Face": False Face is a master of disguise, and uses his skills to impersonate several wealthy citizens of Gotham City in order to steal priceless items in their places. Batman and Robin investigate the case

Quote1 Here on your planet, I become like my friend Superman on Earth. Quote2
— Batman

Batman #113 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 1958.

Synopsis for "The Menace of False Face"

False Face is a master of disguise, and uses his skills to impersonate several wealthy citizens of Gotham City in order to steal priceless items in their places. Batman and Robin investigate the case and bait False Face into a trap, whereupon they quickly expose him.

Appearing in "The Menace of False Face"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • False Face (Single appearance)
  • Parker (Single appearance)
  • Pebbles (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

  • Arthur Crandall (Single appearance)
  • P.S. Smithington (Single appearance)
  • Wally Weskit (Single appearance) (Behind the scenes)
  • Wembley Hepplewhite (Single appearance)

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:


Synopsis for "Batman Meets Fatman"

Batman and Robin meet Fatman, a circus clown who dresses in a mock Batman costume. Impressed by Fatman's antics, they offer him a ride in the Batmobile. As they drive around Gotham, news of a crime in progress reaches the Dynamic Duo and they get ready to capture the criminals. Unfortunately they are outmatched and they need Fatman's aid to stop the group of criminals known as the Red Mask Gang. Fatman starts clowning around the thugs, pretending to be clumsy until he finds the perfect time to free the heroes. Afterwards, Fatman is considered a hero among the circus crowds and his dream has finally come true.

Appearing in "Batman Meets Fatman"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Red Mask Gang (Single appearance)

Locations:

Vehicles:

Synopsis for "Batman – The Superman of Planet X"

Batman of Zur En Arrh

Batman of Zur-En-Arrh

The Batman of the planet Zur-En-Arrh teleports the real Batman to Zur-En-Arrh, where Batman/Bruce Wayne has powers equivalent to Superman's. Batman assists the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh in fighting off a horde of robot invaders. Using his newfound super powers, Batman manages to defeat the enemies without trouble. When the invaders start using special technology to fight Batman, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh uses his own special device, the Bat-Radia and counters the effects of the invaders' weapons, making it easier for Batman to crush the enemy. After the robots are destroyed, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh gives Batman his Bat-Radia device as a keepsake, and returns him to Earth.

Appearing in "Batman – The Superman of Planet X"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:

Notes

Trivia

  • When Grant Morrison took over the Batman series in September 2006, he immediately began referencing classic moments from the character's career, including utilizing a version of Bat-Mite and reusing a costume and dialogue from issue #156. Among the references was "Zur En Arrh," which appeared as a phrase of great importance on the "Batman R.I.P." story arc.


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