Batman #223 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1970. It was published on May 12, 1970.
Synopsis for "City without Guns!"
This story is reprinted from Detective Comics #196.
A wanted criminal escapes Gotham City and heads towards London. A month later Bruce and Dick visit London and go to Scotland Yard to learn about British detection methods, where they are shocked to see a frame that once held a picture of Batman and Robin empty. Before being able to inquire about the missing picture an alarm sounds for a crime in Leicester Square.
Responding to the crime with Scotland Yard as Batman and Robin, they discover that the fugitive from Gotham a month earlier has set up shop in London. With the help of Scotland Yard and one of their more zealous British fans, Batman and Robin track down the fugitive and capture him on the Oxford campus.
Before leaving London Batman and Robin discover that their fan, who has helped them during their stay, took the picture from the wall in Scotland Yard's headquarters, because he believed that the British police were not displaying the photo in a proper place of honor.
Appearing in "City without Guns!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Inspector Degger (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Frank Lumardi (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Gotham City Police Department
- Chester Gleek (Single appearance)
- Captain Percy (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- England
- London
- Scotland Yard
- Imitation Batcave
- London
Items:
Vehicles:
- Batmobile
- Horses
Synopsis for "Batman of the Mounties!"
This story is reprinted from Batman #78.
The Canadian Mounted Police are holding a celebration in Batman and Robin's names, and the Dynamic Duo travel to Canada to attend the event. However, during the celebration, the news about a couple of criminals' escape spread and the law enforcers have to stop the event and start the hunt for the fugitives in the wilderness. Using their advanced technology and knowledge on survival techniques, Batman and Robin are able to locate the criminals and bring them back to justice. Having captured the criminals, there is more reason to celebrate and after the event is done, the Dynamic Duo return home.
Appearing in "Batman of the Mounties!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Commandant Douglas (Single appearance)
- Bob Jason (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Remy Leclerc (Single appearance)
- Pierre Leclerc (Single appearance)
Locations:
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Synopsis for "The Mardi Gras Mystery"
Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson are invited to the Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana. They arrive at the house of Mr. Bagley, who provides them with Batman and Robin costumes for the parade. The duo choose to wear their actual uniforms and during the parade, a woman gives Batman a secret envelope. This causes some thugs to attack the dynamic duo, but the heroes manage to overcome the odds.
Afterwards, Batman learns that the envelope contains the secret location of a missing treasure and that Bagley was responsible for the attack on them. Batman manages to locate the woman who gave him the envelope and she informs Batman about the lost treasure. Batman, Robin and the lady go to the marked place, unaware that Bagley and his thugs are following them.
When they finally reach the lost boat in which the treasure is located, Bagley strikes and manages to place the heroes in a deadly trap. Batman breaks free and helps Robin and the lady to get out of the trap. Then, they work together to stop Bagley and his henchmen. During the struggle, a fire starts and the boat is consumed by the flames. Batman and Robin are more concerned on capturing the thugs and saving the girl, causing the ship to burn and sink and the treasure is lost once again. With the criminals behind bars, Batman and Robin are free to enjoy the rest of the Mardi Gras festival.
Appearing in "The Mardi Gras Mystery"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Ann Lacey (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Mr. Bagley (Single appearance)
- Monk (Single appearance)
- Lebette (Single appearance)
- Klink (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Mrs. Bridges (Single appearance)
- Madame Josette (Single appearance)
- Blackjack Lucas (Flashback only)
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Synopsis for "Journey to the Top of the World!"
This story is reprinted from Batman #93.
Batman and Robin are summoned by the FBI and tasked to recover a valuable microfilm atop Mount K-4 in the Himalayas. The microfilm was lost in an accident and it contains the names of many members of an international crime cartel. For this purpose, the Dynamic Duo join a mountain expedition to the mountain as Bruce Martin and Dick Green. During their mission, they come across a criminal hired by the underworld who wants to retrieve the microfilm before the law enforcement. Batman and Robin fight the criminal on the mountain and they manage to retrieve the microfilm, after which they return home.
Appearing in "Journey to the Top of the World!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Hans Verglas (Single appearance)
- Paul Frechet (Single appearance)
- Ramon Nosotro (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Sidney Smythe Impostor (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- F.B.I.
- Sidney Smythe (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Synopsis for "Around the World in 8 Days"
This story is reprinted from Detective Comics #248.
To save a dying patient in need of a miracle drug, Batman and Robin must track down a ring of criminal fences around the world. The Dynamic Duo have to find the drug in 8 days, or the patient will die. So begins a race across various countries in which Batman and Robin confront several criminals to recover the drug. The heroes manage to retrieve the drug and deliver it back in time to save the patient, but they are utterly exhausted and fall asleep in the waiting room of the Gotham Hospital.
Appearing in "Around the World in 8 Days"
Featured Characters:
Antagonists:
- Hans (Single appearance)
- Claus (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
- Bat-Signal
- Medical Serum
- Radium
Vehicles:
Notes
- "The Mardi Gras Mystery" consists of reprinted stories from Sunday strips (8/6/1944 - 9/17/1944).
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