Batman #72 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1952.
Synopsis for "The Jungle Batman!"
After capturing the feared Sinister Eight, Commissioner Gordon asks Batman and Robin to deliver the crooks by radio-controlled ship to their prison at Satan's Island. The ship is torpedoed and sunk during a storm at sea by the Sinister Eight's minions, and all are washed ashore on an island, where Batman and Robin have to avoid capture by the villains before they can capture them.
Using every trick available to them in the environment of the abandoned island, Batman and Robin capture the criminals and hold them prisoner until they're rescued and taken back to Gotham City.
Appearing in "The Jungle Batman!"
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Antagonists:
- Sinister 8
- Frenchy le Doix (Single appearance)
- Singh Dan (Single appearance)
- Baron Hengler (Single appearance)
- Ling Chee (Single appearance)
- Luigi Verona (Single appearance)
- Aldo Toledano (Single appearance)
- Liverpool Kid (Single appearance)
- Sumatra Joe (Single appearance)
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- Donna Cruz
Synopsis for "The Legion of Faceless Men!"
Batman and Robin are invited to a party at The Maskers Club, which is formed by people who wear masks as part of their jobs. After the party, several crimes take place and the criminal in all of them is wearing one of the masks and uniforms worn by the people at the party. After an extensive investigation and an even longer chase, Batman and Robin finally capture the criminal responsible for the crimes: the Maskers Club's doorman.
Appearing in "The Legion of Faceless Men!"
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Antagonists:
- Biff (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- The Maskers
- Sven Thorson (Single appearance)
- Jim Hendrix (Single appearance)
- Gregory Miner (Single appearance)
- Guy Larabee (Single appearance)
- Joseph Pardo (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for "The Death-Cheaters of Gotham City!"
On Gotham City, there is a strange "Death Cheaters Club," and a wanted criminal, who fits the qualifications for membership, is denied the same and vows vengeance against all the members. As some of the members start dying, the prime suspect is the criminal, but after Batman starts investigating the mystery, the real killer is found and it is revealed as one of the prime members of the club.
Appearing in "The Death-Cheaters of Gotham City!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- James Gordon
- Death-Cheaters Club
- Gregory Orrick (Single appearance)
- Hack Dawes (Single appearance)
- Jim Sawyer (Single appearance)
- John Hedges Grant (Single appearance)
- Stanley Duff (Single appearance)
- Tom Weaver (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Jeff Sievers (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Gotham City Police Department
- Alfred (Mentioned only)
- Mrs. Dawes (Single appearance)
- Mrs. Weaver (Single appearance)
- Little Dougy (Single appearance)
- Joey the Rod (Single appearance)
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Notes
- The Jungle Batman! is reprinted in Batman Annual #2.
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