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| Editor1_1 = Jack Schiff |
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| Inker1_1 = Charles Paris |
| Inker1_1 = Charles Paris |
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+ | | Writer3_1 = Ed Herron |
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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]] |
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| StoryTitle1 = The Menace of False Face |
| StoryTitle1 = The Menace of False Face |
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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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+ | 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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⚫ | {{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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− | | Synopsis2 = [[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. Fatman aids Batman and Robin in stopping a group of criminals known as the Red Mask Gang. |
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+ | * {{apn|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]|World's Finest #92|Detective Comics #252}} |
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'''Supporting Characters:''' |
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* Arthur Crandall {{Only}} |
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* Wally Weskit {{Only}} {{BTS}} |
* Wally Weskit {{Only}} {{BTS}} |
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* Wembley Hepplewhite {{Only}} |
* Wembley Hepplewhite {{Only}} |
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+ | * {{a|[[Gotham City]]}} |
+ | ** {{a|[[GCPD Headquarters]]}} |
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'''Featured Characters:''' |
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+ | * {{a|[[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin]]}} |
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+ | * {{a|[[Fatman (Earth-One)|Fatman]]}} {{Only}} |
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* Red Mask Gang {{Only}} |
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'''Locations:''' |
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'''Featured Characters:''' |
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+ | * {{a|[[Tlano (Earth-One)|Batman of Zur En Arrh]]}} {{Only}} |
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'''Other Characters:''' |
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'''Locations:''' |
'''Locations:''' |
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* [[Gotham City]] |
* [[Gotham City]] |
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+ | * {{a|[[Bat-Radia]]}} {{1st}} |
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+ | * {{a|[[Batplane]]}} |
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| Notes = |
| Notes = |
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− | * "The Menace of False Face" is reprinted in |
+ | * "The Menace of False Face" is reprinted in {{c|Batman #198}}. |
+ | * "Batman meets Fatman" is reprinted in {{c|Batman Family #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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− | * [[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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− | * First appearance of [[False Face (Batman TV Series)|False Face]]. False Face is not to be confused with the Batman foe known as [[Harvey Dent (New Earth)|Two-Face]]. |
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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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⚫ | * 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. |
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− | * Although this is the only canonical comic appearance of [[False Face (Batman TV Series)|False Face]], a version of the character appeared on the [[:Category:1966|1966]] [[Batman (1966 TV Series)|Batman]] television series. Played by [[Actors|Malachi Throne]], he appeared in two sequential episodes titled "[[True or False Face]]" and "[[Holy Rat Race]]." The series commonly had two-part episodes with rhyming titles. |
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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 (Earth |
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| Recommended = {{Batman RR}} |
| Recommended = {{Batman RR}} |
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Revision as of 13:05, 1 February 2020
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:
- Template:Apn
- Robin
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:
- Gotham City
- GCPD Headquarters
- Gotham Explorers Club
- Gotham Jewelry Store
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:
- Fatman (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Red Mask Gang (Single appearance)
Locations:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Batman – The Superman of Planet X"
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:
- Batman of Zur En Arrh (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Robot Invaders (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Dick Grayson (Cameo)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Zur-En-Arrh (First appearance)
Items:
- Bat-Radia (First appearance)
Vehicles:
Notes
- "The Menace of False Face" is reprinted in Batman #198.
- "Batman meets Fatman" is reprinted in Batman Family #4.
- "Batman – The Superman of Planet X" is reprinted in Batman Annual #2 and Batman: The Black Casebook.
- James Gordon appeared last in Detective Comics #251. He appears next in the first story in Batman #114.
- The Red Mask gang has no connection, and should not be confused, with the Red Hood Gang.
- Wally Weskit does not make an appearance in this issue, and is featured only as one of False Face's many disguises.
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.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Batman Recommended Reading
- Batman (Volume 1)
- Batman (Volume 2)
- Batman (Volume 3)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 3)
- Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
- Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
- The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 2)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)