The Brave and the Bold #96 is an issue of the series The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 1971.
Synopsis for Batman and Sgt. Rock: "The Striped Pants War!"
When a friend of Bruce Wayne, Ambassador Adams is murdered by the Companeros De La Muerte, a terrorist outfit, Bruce Wayne is asked to go to the country of the Companeros' origin as temporary ambassador and sign a treaty before a given deadline. The President and the Secretary of State ask Batman to act as Wayne's bodyguard (Batman making an appearance at the meeting thanks to Alfred in disguise.)
Flying to the country, Bruce is surprised to see that Sgt. Rock has been stationed as the embassy's chief of security. Rock is upset that after 30 years of service, he's been delegated to embassy duty and being given a hard time after botching the protection of the ambassador.
Believing there is a traitor in their midst, Batman begins to suspect Rock as the one working with the Companeros. however, when they make an attempt on the ambassador's life, Rock and Batman fight together to fight them back. During the battle, embassy staffer Carlyle is revealed to be the traitor, however before he can shoot the ambassador, Alfred shoots Carlyle from behind. Afterward, the treaty is signed, and Rock is taken back into the military and reassigned.
Appearing in Batman and Sgt. Rock: "The Striped Pants War!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Campaneros De La Muerte (Single appearance)
- Abbot Carlyle (Single appearance; dies)
- Carlos (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Ambassador Adams (Single appearance)
- South American President (Unnamed) (Single appearance)
- Angel Camacho (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
- Dented Van
- Plane
Notes
- This issue is reprinted in:
- Showcase Presents: The Brave and the Bold Batman Team-Ups Vol. 2
- Batman in The Brave and the Bold: The Bronze Age Vol. 2
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