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| Volume = 1
 
| Volume = 1
 
| Issue = 472
 
| Issue = 472
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| Day = 30 <!-- U.S. Copyright Office per GCD -->
 
| Pubmonth = 6
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| Pubyear = 1977
 
| Month = 9
 
| Month = 9
 
| Year = 1977
 
| Year = 1977
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| CoverArtist1 = Marshall Rogers
 
| CoverArtist1 = Marshall Rogers
 
| CoverArtist2 = Terry Austin
 
| CoverArtist2 = Terry Austin
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| CoverArtist3 = Tatjana Wood
   
 
| Editor1_1 = Julius Schwartz
 
| Editor1_1 = Julius Schwartz
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| Editor1_2 = E. Nelson Bridwell
 
| Writer1_1 = Steve Englehart
 
| Writer1_1 = Steve Englehart
 
| Penciler1_1 = Marshall Rogers
 
| Penciler1_1 = Marshall Rogers
 
| Inker1_1 = Terry Austin
 
| Inker1_1 = Terry Austin
| Colourist1_1 =
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| Colourist1_1 = Jerry Serpe
| Letterer1_1 =
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| Letterer1_1 = John Workman
   
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| Quotation = To learn '''The [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]'s''' secrets-- '''you''' must triumph over '''him'''-- not '''me!''' I was a '''fool''' to ever '''think''' of '''selling''' them! The '''Batman''' is too '''good''' for such as '''you'''-- [[Rupert Thorne (New Earth)|Thorne]]!
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| Speaker =
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| Speaker = [[Hugo Strange (Earth-One)|Hugo Strange]]
   
 
| StoryTitle1 = I Am the Batman!
 
| StoryTitle1 = I Am the Batman!
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| Synopsis1 =
| Synopsis1 = Robin manages to rescue Alfred and Bruce Wayne from Hugo Strange’s clutches. But Strange himself is captured by Rupert Thorne’s men after he attempts to auction off the secret of Batman’s identity, and when he refuses to divulge it, is apparently beaten to death.
 
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{{Image|Hugo Strange 021.jpg|Strange claims the Identity of Batman|right}}
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After learning the secret identity of [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]], Professor [[Hugo Strange (Earth-One)|Hugo Strange]] has taken control of the [[Wayne Foundation]], posing as Bruce Wayne and he also uses the [[Batsuit]] for his own amusement. Strange has captured [[Alfred Pennyworth (Earth-One)|Alfred]] and has taken him to the Graytowers building, where Alfred is locked in the same cell as Bruce, who is kept alive, but drugged to prevent complications.
   
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Strange's ultimate plan is to bankrupt the Wayne Foundation and escape with all of Wayne's fortune, reason why he has taken over Bruce's office at the building. At that moment, [[Silver St. Cloud (New Earth)|Silver St. Cloud]] enters the room using the spare key that Bruce gave her. Silver tries to resume her relation with Bruce, but Strange is unable to recognize her and he dismisses her, pretending to break up with her. Silver leaves the building, hurt about the events, but she is determined to find out the reason behind Bruce's sudden change.
| Appearing1 =
 
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Silver goes to Graytowers, where Magda, Strange's accomplice, denies her any information about Bruce. Her efforts put the criminals under alert and they prepare something to eliminate her. Meanwhile, Silver calls [[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Dick Grayson]] to ask him about Bruce's unexpected change. Dick tells Silver to forget the situation and move on, but he knows that something is amiss. After a quick change, Robin is ready for action and using [[Robin's Motorcycle|his motorcycle]] he travels towards Gotham. Unfortunately, after her conversation with Dick, Silver is immediately attacked by some of Strange's [[Monster Men]].
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That night, Hugo Strange comes up with the magnificent idea of selling Batman's secret to the highest bidder in an underground auction. During the ceremony, three mysterious criminals give away their first bid of the night and Strange informs them that the auction would continue the next night, taking the money with him. However, as Strange leaves the building, he is attacked by one of the criminal's henchmen. The crime lord is [[Rupert Thorne (New Earth)|Rupert Thorne]], who wants to get Batman's secret from Strange, using violence.
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At that same moment, Robin has finally found the cell where Bruce and Alfred are being held prisoners, thanks to the information provided by Silver. Robin breaks into Graytowers and defeats some of the Monster Men who are acting as guardians of the place. Magda realizes that their whole operation is in danger and she goes to Bruce's cell to inject him with monster serum, but Alfred confronts the evil woman and causes her to inject herself with the chemical, transforming her into one of Strange's monsters. Robin knocks her unconscious and he finally rescues Alfred and Bruce.
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{{Image|Hugo Strange 026.jpg|Strange Determination|right|100px}}
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Moments later, at the basement of [[Gotham City Hall]], Rupert Thorne has his henchmen torture and beat Hugo Strange to a pulp until he gives them the secret identity of Batman. However, Strange is not willing to give away such precious information and his determination is stronger than the pain inflicted upon him. After long hours and several beatings, Hugo is unable to keep going and he is apparently killed, but he takes the secret of Batman with him, saying that in order to learn such secret, one has to take it away from Batman himself, as he did.
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The loyalty to his enemy is something Thorne did not expect from Strange, making him think that perhaps Strange himself was Batman.
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| Appearing1 =
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
*[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]
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* {{a|[[Hugo Strange (Earth-One)|Dr. Hugo Strange]]}} {{ApDeath}}
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
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* {{apn|[[Richard Grayson (Earth-One)|Robin]]|Teen Titans #52}}
* <br/>
 
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* {{a|[[Alfred Pennyworth (Earth-One)|Alfred Pennyworth]]}}
'''Villains:'''
 
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* {{a|[[Silver St. Cloud (New Earth)|Silver St. Cloud]]}}
* <br/>
 
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* {{a|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Bruce Wayne]]}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
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* Magda {{Final}}
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* {{a|[[Monster Men]]}}
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* {{a|[[Rupert Thorne (New Earth)|Rupert Thorne]]}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
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* {{apn|[[Oswald Cobblepot (Earth-One)|Penguin]]|Batman #288}} {{BTS}}
* <br/>
 
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* {{apn|[[Joker (Earth-One)|Joker]]|Batman #294}} {{BTS}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
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* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
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** {{a|[[Gotham City Hall]]}}
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** {{a|[[Wayne Foundation]]}}
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** Graytowers Clinic
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* {{a|[[New Carthage]]}}
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** {{a|[[Hudson University]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
 
'''Items:'''
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* {{a|[[Batrope]]}}
* <br/>
 
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* {{a|[[Utility Belt]]}}
 
'''Vehicles:'''
 
'''Vehicles:'''
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* {{a|[[Robin's Motorcycle]]}}
* <br/>
 
   
 
| Notes =
 
| Notes =
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* "I Am The Batman!" is also reprinted in {{c|Shadow of the Batman #2}}, {{Co|Batman: Strange Apparitions (Collected)}} and {{Co|Legends of the Dark Knight: Marshall Rogers (Collected)}}.
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| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
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* The other two mysterious "buyers" that Strange offers to sell [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-One)|Batman]]'s secret identity to are later revealed to be the Joker and Penguin.
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* The idea of Hugo Strange trying to auction Batman's secret identity to some of Batman's greatest enemies was adapted years later in the episode [[Batman (1992 TV Series) Episode: The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne|The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne]] from [[Batman (1992 TV Series)|Batman: The Animated Series]] in 1992. In the adaptation, Rupert Thorne was replaced with Two-Face.
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| Recommended =
 
| Recommended =
 
| Links =
 
| Links =
 
}}
 
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{{Missing Characters}}
 

Revision as of 19:49, 9 January 2019

"I Am the Batman!":
Hugo Strange 021

Strange claims the Identity of Batman

Quote1 To learn The Batman's secrets-- you must triumph over him-- not me! I was a fool to ever think of selling them! The Batman is too good for such as you-- Thorne! Quote2
Hugo Strange

Detective Comics #472 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1977. It was published on June 30, 1977.

Synopsis for "I Am the Batman!"

Hugo Strange 021

Strange claims the Identity of Batman

After learning the secret identity of Batman, Professor Hugo Strange has taken control of the Wayne Foundation, posing as Bruce Wayne and he also uses the Batsuit for his own amusement. Strange has captured Alfred and has taken him to the Graytowers building, where Alfred is locked in the same cell as Bruce, who is kept alive, but drugged to prevent complications.

Strange's ultimate plan is to bankrupt the Wayne Foundation and escape with all of Wayne's fortune, reason why he has taken over Bruce's office at the building. At that moment, Silver St. Cloud enters the room using the spare key that Bruce gave her. Silver tries to resume her relation with Bruce, but Strange is unable to recognize her and he dismisses her, pretending to break up with her. Silver leaves the building, hurt about the events, but she is determined to find out the reason behind Bruce's sudden change.

Silver goes to Graytowers, where Magda, Strange's accomplice, denies her any information about Bruce. Her efforts put the criminals under alert and they prepare something to eliminate her. Meanwhile, Silver calls Dick Grayson to ask him about Bruce's unexpected change. Dick tells Silver to forget the situation and move on, but he knows that something is amiss. After a quick change, Robin is ready for action and using his motorcycle he travels towards Gotham. Unfortunately, after her conversation with Dick, Silver is immediately attacked by some of Strange's Monster Men.

That night, Hugo Strange comes up with the magnificent idea of selling Batman's secret to the highest bidder in an underground auction. During the ceremony, three mysterious criminals give away their first bid of the night and Strange informs them that the auction would continue the next night, taking the money with him. However, as Strange leaves the building, he is attacked by one of the criminal's henchmen. The crime lord is Rupert Thorne, who wants to get Batman's secret from Strange, using violence.

At that same moment, Robin has finally found the cell where Bruce and Alfred are being held prisoners, thanks to the information provided by Silver. Robin breaks into Graytowers and defeats some of the Monster Men who are acting as guardians of the place. Magda realizes that their whole operation is in danger and she goes to Bruce's cell to inject him with monster serum, but Alfred confronts the evil woman and causes her to inject herself with the chemical, transforming her into one of Strange's monsters. Robin knocks her unconscious and he finally rescues Alfred and Bruce.

Hugo Strange 026

Strange Determination

Moments later, at the basement of Gotham City Hall, Rupert Thorne has his henchmen torture and beat Hugo Strange to a pulp until he gives them the secret identity of Batman. However, Strange is not willing to give away such precious information and his determination is stronger than the pain inflicted upon him. After long hours and several beatings, Hugo is unable to keep going and he is apparently killed, but he takes the secret of Batman with him, saying that in order to learn such secret, one has to take it away from Batman himself, as he did.

The loyalty to his enemy is something Thorne did not expect from Strange, making him think that perhaps Strange himself was Batman.

Appearing in "I Am the Batman!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

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Locations:

Items:

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Notes

Trivia

  • The other two mysterious "buyers" that Strange offers to sell Batman's secret identity to are later revealed to be the Joker and Penguin.
  • The idea of Hugo Strange trying to auction Batman's secret identity to some of Batman's greatest enemies was adapted years later in the episode The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne from Batman: The Animated Series in 1992. In the adaptation, Rupert Thorne was replaced with Two-Face.


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