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| Year = 1981
 
| Year = 1981
   
| Executive Editor =
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| Executive Editor = Joe Orlando
 
| CoverArtist1 = Jim Aparo
 
| CoverArtist1 = Jim Aparo
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| CoverArtist2 = Tatjana Wood
   
| Editor1_1 =
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| Editor1_1 = Paul Levitz
 
| Writer1_1 = Marv Wolfman
 
| Writer1_1 = Marv Wolfman
 
| Penciler1_1 = Irv Novick
 
| Penciler1_1 = Irv Novick
 
| Inker1_1 = Frank McLaughlin
 
| Inker1_1 = Frank McLaughlin
| Colourist1_1 =
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| Colourist1_1 = Adrienne Roy
| Letterer1_1 =
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| Letterer1_1 = Ben Oda
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| Editor2_1 = Paul Levitz
 
| Writer2_1 = Marv Wolfman
 
| Writer2_1 = Marv Wolfman
 
| Penciler2_1 = Irv Novick
 
| Penciler2_1 = Irv Novick
 
| Inker2_1 = John Celardo
 
| Inker2_1 = John Celardo
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| Colourist2_1 = Adrienne Roy
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| Letterer2_1 = Ben Oda
   
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| Quotation = There will be time to '''worry''' of the future soon enough. But for now [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|you]] must '''relax'''... you need '''comforting'''. I can give you all you need... and '''more.'''
| Quotation =
 
| Speaker =
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| Speaker = [[Talia al Ghul (New Earth)|Talia]]
   
 
| StoryTitle1 = The China Syndrome!
 
| StoryTitle1 = The China Syndrome!
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| Synopsis1 =
| Synopsis1 = In Katmandu, Nepal, King Faraday receives the radio signal from Archer Templeton's transmitter, for which he has been waiting ten years. Batman, disguised as Karlyle Krugerrand, is allowed inside the Criminal Bank in Montfaucon, Switzerland, which handles cash for virtually all criminal organizations in the world. He learns that Falstaff did business with the bank, but his disguise is penetrated and he is wounded while escaping. Talia heals him with her special salve. Batman confides to her that Falstaff was hired to ruin Bruce Wayne, but he does not know why.
 
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In Katmandu, [[Nepal]], [[Kingsley Faraday (New Earth)|King Faraday]] receives the radio signal from Archer Templeton's transmitter, for which he has been waiting ten years.
   
 
Meanwhile, [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]], disguised as Karlyle Krugerrand, is allowed inside the Criminal Bank in Montfaucon, [[Switzerland]], which handles cash for virtually all criminal organizations in the world. He learns that Falstaff did business with the bank, but his disguise is penetrated and he is wounded while escaping. Upon returning to the hotel he is staying at, [[Talia al Ghul (New Earth)|Talia]] heals Bruce with her special salve. In the privacy of their room, he confides to her that Falstaff was hired to ruin Bruce Wayne, but he does not know why.
Bruce and Talia face another assassination attempt, and decide that the best way to meet their next contact, one Captain Torrents, in Hong Kong is to cross the heavily-guarded Red Chinese border. They manage to do so, despite several perils. Bruce leaves Talia behind as he boards Torrents' junk, The Phoenix. But once on board, Bruce is locked into a room which is filled with sleep gas, and he falls victim to the fumes instantly.
 
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That night, Bruce and Talia face another assassination attempt, and decide that the best way to meet their next contact, one Captain Torrents, in [[Hong Kong]] is to cross the heavily-guarded Red Chinese border. They manage to do so, despite several perils. Bruce leaves Talia behind as he boards Torrents' junk, The Phoenix. But once on board, Bruce is locked into a room which is filled with sleep gas, and he falls victim to the fumes instantly.
   
 
| StoryTitle2 = Shanghaied!
 
| StoryTitle2 = Shanghaied!
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| Synopsis2 =
| Synopsis2 = Robin and Catwoman are present when Ronald Watkins is released from jail for spilling information about Gregorian Falstaff. Timothy Fox, who also goes free, is astonished to hear that Falstaff paid Watkins to raid the Wayne Foundation building and to beat Lucius Fox, and intended to have him kill Timothy later. Tim and Lucius have a heartfelt reunion. Commissioner Gordon tells Robin and Catwoman that King Faraday has summoned them via radio to a Shanghai, China rezendevous to hear information about the Batman. Once there, Faraday tells the two that his old partner, Archer Templeton, recently sent a radio signal as agreed upon ten years ago. But all that arrived with the transmitter was an empty raft with the word "Batman" scrawled on it. Since Batman could not be contacted, Faraday opted to try for Robin and Catwoman. They go to meet an informant, who is killed by an assassin that escapes. Catwoman takes Robin and Faraday, dressed in civilian clothes, to meet Chin Ho, a fence and dope smuggler knowledgeable about all Far Eastern crime. While in his shop, the three are drugged unconscious and awaken to find themselves strapped to slabs. Chin Ho informs them that he will now have revenge on Catwoman for her past interference with his smuggling operations. He orders his aides to inject them with "enough cocaine that even the Lord Himself would be helpless to quiet their pain!"
 
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[[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin]] and [[Selina Kyle (Earth-One)|Catwoman]] are present when Ronald Watkins is released from jail for spilling information about Gregorian Falstaff. [[Timothy Fox (New Earth)|Timothy Fox]], who also goes free, is astonished to hear that Falstaff paid Watkins to raid the [[Wayne Foundation]] building, to beat [[Lucius Fox (New Earth)|Lucius Fox]] and intended to have him kill Timothy later. Upon release, Tim and Lucius have a heartfelt reunion.
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Later, [[James Gordon (Earth-One)|Commissioner Gordon]] contacts Robin and tells him that King Faraday has been tryig to contact Batman. Knowing that Batman is not currently in Gotham, Robin and Catwoman answer the summons to [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. Once there, Faraday tells the two that his old partner, Archer Templeton, recently sent a radio signal as agreed upon ten years ago. But all that arrived with the transmitter was an empty raft with the word "Batman" scrawled on it. Since Batman could not be contacted, Faraday opted to try for Robin.
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Faraday, Robin and Catwoman go to meet an informant, who is killed by an assassin that escapes. When Faraday is kidnapped, Catwoman decides to get some information from the local criminals and she takes Robin with her in disguise. In her civilain identity, Selina and his "partner" meet Chin Ho, a fence and dope smuggler knowledgeable about all Far Eastern crime. While in his shop, Ho tries to drug them unconscious, but only Robin falls for the trap. Selina tries to fight back, but she is outnumbered and easily defeated.
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Moments later, Selina and Dick awaken to find themselves strapped to slabs. Chin Ho informs them that he will now have revenge on Catwoman for her past interference with his smuggling operations. He orders his aides to inject them with cocaine until they die of an overdose.
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| Appearing1 =
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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|[[Talia al Ghul (New Earth)|Talia al Ghul]]}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
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* Mr. Gustav {{Only}}
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* Captain Torrents {{1st}}
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'''Other Characters:'''
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* British Army Corps
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** Rifleman Robert L. "Jonesy" Jones
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** Royal Green Jackets
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** Sixth Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurka Rifles
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* [[Gregorian Falstaff (Earth-One)|Gregorian Falstaff]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[H.I.V.E. (New Earth)|H.I.V.E.]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Karlyle Krugerrand (Earth-One)|Karlyle Krugerrand]] {{Mentioned}}
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* {{a|[[Kingsley Faraday (New Earth)|King Faraday]]}} {{Cameo}}
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* Sharks
 
'''Locations:'''
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* {{a|[[China]]}}
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** {{a|[[Hong Kong]]}}
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* {{a|[[Nepal]]}}
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** Katmandu
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* {{a|[[Switzerland]]}}
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** Montfaucon
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** Jura Mountains
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'''Items:'''
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* {{a|[[Utility Belt]]}}
   
| Appearing1 =
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| Appearing2 =
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]<br/>
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* {{a|[[Selina Kyle (Earth-One)|Catwoman]]}}
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* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin (Dick Grayson)]]}}
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
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* {{a|[[James Gordon (Earth-One)|Commissioner James Gordon]]}}
* <br/>
 
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* {{a|[[Kingsley Faraday (New Earth)|King Faraday]]}}
'''Villains:'''
 
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* {{a|[[Lucius Fox (New Earth)|Lucius Fox]]}}
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* {{a|[[Timothy Fox (New Earth)|Timothy Fox]]}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
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* Chin Ho {{1st}}
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** Su San {{Only}}
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* Ronald Watkins {{Final}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
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* Quo-Quing {{Corpse}}
* <br/>
 
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
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* {{a|[[China]]}}
* <br/>
 
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** {{a|[[Shanghai]]}}
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* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
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** {{a|[[GCPD Headquarters]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
 
'''Items:'''
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* {{a|[[Catwoman's Whip]]}}
* <br/>
 
 
'''Vehicles:'''
 
'''Vehicles:'''
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* {{a|[[Batplane]]}}
* <br/>
 
   
 
| Notes =
 
| Notes =
 
| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
| Recommended =
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| Recommended = {{Batman RR}}{{Catwoman RR}}
 
| Links =
 
| Links =
 
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Revision as of 19:08, 28 June 2020

"The China Syndrome!": In Katmandu, Nepal, King Faraday receives the radio signal from Archer Templeton's transmitter, for which he has been waiting ten years.

Quote1 There will be time to worry of the future soon enough. But for now you must relax... you need comforting. I can give you all you need... and more. Quote2
Talia

Batman #333 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of March, 1981.

Synopsis for "The China Syndrome!"

In Katmandu, Nepal, King Faraday receives the radio signal from Archer Templeton's transmitter, for which he has been waiting ten years.

Meanwhile, Batman, disguised as Karlyle Krugerrand, is allowed inside the Criminal Bank in Montfaucon, Switzerland, which handles cash for virtually all criminal organizations in the world. He learns that Falstaff did business with the bank, but his disguise is penetrated and he is wounded while escaping. Upon returning to the hotel he is staying at, Talia heals Bruce with her special salve. In the privacy of their room, he confides to her that Falstaff was hired to ruin Bruce Wayne, but he does not know why.

That night, Bruce and Talia face another assassination attempt, and decide that the best way to meet their next contact, one Captain Torrents, in Hong Kong is to cross the heavily-guarded Red Chinese border. They manage to do so, despite several perils. Bruce leaves Talia behind as he boards Torrents' junk, The Phoenix. But once on board, Bruce is locked into a room which is filled with sleep gas, and he falls victim to the fumes instantly.

Appearing in "The China Syndrome!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Mr. Gustav (Single appearance)
  • Captain Torrents (First appearance)

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:


Synopsis for "Shanghaied!"

Robin and Catwoman are present when Ronald Watkins is released from jail for spilling information about Gregorian Falstaff. Timothy Fox, who also goes free, is astonished to hear that Falstaff paid Watkins to raid the Wayne Foundation building, to beat Lucius Fox and intended to have him kill Timothy later. Upon release, Tim and Lucius have a heartfelt reunion.

Later, Commissioner Gordon contacts Robin and tells him that King Faraday has been tryig to contact Batman. Knowing that Batman is not currently in Gotham, Robin and Catwoman answer the summons to Shanghai, China. Once there, Faraday tells the two that his old partner, Archer Templeton, recently sent a radio signal as agreed upon ten years ago. But all that arrived with the transmitter was an empty raft with the word "Batman" scrawled on it. Since Batman could not be contacted, Faraday opted to try for Robin.

Faraday, Robin and Catwoman go to meet an informant, who is killed by an assassin that escapes. When Faraday is kidnapped, Catwoman decides to get some information from the local criminals and she takes Robin with her in disguise. In her civilain identity, Selina and his "partner" meet Chin Ho, a fence and dope smuggler knowledgeable about all Far Eastern crime. While in his shop, Ho tries to drug them unconscious, but only Robin falls for the trap. Selina tries to fight back, but she is outnumbered and easily defeated.

Moments later, Selina and Dick awaken to find themselves strapped to slabs. Chin Ho informs them that he will now have revenge on Catwoman for her past interference with his smuggling operations. He orders his aides to inject them with cocaine until they die of an overdose.

Appearing in "Shanghaied!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Chin Ho (First appearance)
    • Su San (Single appearance)
  • Ronald Watkins (Final appearance)

Other Characters:

  • Quo-Quing (Appears only as a corpse)

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:



See Also

Recommended Reading

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