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Revision as of 21:15, 8 December 2006
The Cape and Cowl Deathtrap
Summary
Volume: 1
Issue: 450
Month: August
Year: 1975
Credits
Editor in Chief: Julius Schwartz
Head Writer: Elliot S. Maggin
Cover Artists: Unknown
Pencilers: Unknown
Inkers: Unknown
Colourists: Unknown
Editors: Unknown
Artists: Walter Simonson
Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
- Batman
- Alfred Pennyworth
- James Gordon
- Jeremy Woodward
- Harcourt
- Miss Barton
Locations:
- Father Knickerbocker's Wax Museum
- Wayne Industries Headquarters
- Wayne Manor
Items:
First Appearances: No first appearances
Final Appearances: No final appearances
Synopsis: Batman terrorizes Harcourt, a criminal mastermind who admits to bribing a judge (Arnell) and the grand jury but he swears he doesn't know the identity of the person who killed Senator Locksley. Batman believes he knows the assassin, though not the one who hired him. Later, assassin Jeremy Wormwood is invited to Bruce Wayne's office where he finds Harcourt who hires him to steal Batman's cape and cowl. Commissioner Gordon calls Batman having received a bizarre phone message - a poem referencing famous historical and/or literary people. Batman deduces the poem refers to a wax museum and enters only to have all entrances sealed and locked. A 10,000 watt light comes on threatening to cook Batman alive unless he removes and leaves his cape and cowl after which, he may leave. Batman complies and Wormwood takes them back to Wayne's office. Wormwood asks why Harcourt wanted them and Harcourt offers a deal - he'll tell his reasons if Wormwood tells him who hired him to kill the Senator. Wormwood reveals who hired him (Mike Carley - the party boss), then asks Harcourt what he's going to do with the cape and cowl. Harcourt replies "I'm going to wear them." Wormwood turns to find Batman attacking. Batman defeats him and ushers in the awaiting police. Batman had been impersonating Harcourt all along.
Robin
The Parking Lot Bandit
Credits
Editor in Chief: Julius Schwartz
Head Writer: Bob Rozakis
Pencilers: Unknown
Inkers: Unknown
Colourists: Unknown
Editors: Unknown
Artists: Al Milgrom and Terry Austin
Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
- Robin (Dick Grayson)
- Chief McDonald
- Lori Elton
- Mr. Shuster
- Mrs. Roberts
Locations:
- New Carthage
- Police Headquarters
- Unnamed Department Store Parking Lot
- Hudson University
- University Treaurer's Office
Items:
First Appearances: No first appearances
Final Appearances: No final appearances
Synopsis:
Notes
Trivia
- An episode of Batman: The Animated Series, specifically "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy," was based off this story.
Recommended Readings
- Batman
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight
- Detective Comics
Related Articles
- Detective Comics cover art gallery
- Batman appearances list
- Batman image gallery
- Alfred Pennyworth appearances list
- James Gordon appearances list
- Robin appearances list
External Links
- Detective Comics article at Wikipedia
- Detective Comics series index at the Grand Comics Database
- Detective Comics series index at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Batman article at Wikipedia
- Batman biography page at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Bob Kane article at Wikipedia
References
- None
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