Facsimile Edition: Batman #357 is a one-shot with a cover date of May, 2023. It was published on March 7, 2023.
Synopsis for "Squid"
This story is reprinted from Batman #357.
Batman is on the lookout for the associates of the crimelord called Tony Falco, who has been already captured by the authorities. However, during his investigations, Batman learns that most of them are being recruited by the Squid, a former spy turned gangster.
Meanwhile, Dick Grayson goes to a circus in New Jersey, where his friend Waldo introduces him to the Todds, the circus' trapeze artists. Unknown to Dick, the circus' owner, Mr. Sloan, is being blackmailed by a crook known only as Croc, who runs a protection racket.
Later, Batman has learned that the Squid is planning to get rid of all competition to become Gotham's first crimelord. Knowing this, Batman prepares a plan to save Tony Falco, who is bound to be sentenced and prosecuted in court. After the session, Falco is sentenced to prison, but during transport, the Squid releases him and takes him to his hideout. In the abandoned aquarium, the Squid reveals that he already knows that the man he just released is not Falco, but in reality is Batman in disguise. With his plan discovered, Batman has no choice but to fight the Squid's henchmen, but he is easily outnumbered and captured. Finally and in revenge for their past encounter, the Squid throws Batman inside the tank where his pet giant squid will devour the Dark Knight.
Appearing in "Squid"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Squid
- Otto
- Mr. Ronson
- Gertrude (First appearance)
- Bobba (Single appearance)
- Lester (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Hamilton Hill
- Killer Croc (Cameo)
- Slick
- Waldo Flynn
- Jason Todd (First appearance)
- Joseph Todd (First appearance)
- Trina Todd (First appearance)
- Gotham City Police Department
- Joey Taylor (Single appearance)
- Mr. Sloan
- Eddie "Nose-Biter" Colson (Single appearance; dies)
- Tom
- Stanley
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Gotham City Hall
- Gotham River
- Gotham Courthouse
- Gotham Sewers
- New Jersey
Items:
Notes
- This comic is part of DC's line of "Facsimile Editions", nearly-exact reprints of vintage comics including original ads and letter columns.
- This issue reprints Batman #357. For further notes, see the original comic.