The Legion battles the Prophet on Khundia – but even if they manage to beat him, Omen is coming! Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen’s epic LoSH run continues to stubble as it approaches the finish line.
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Batman interrupts the marriage of Man-Bat and girlfriend Francine Lee – but a startling surprise awaits! Frank Robbins pens a pair of so-so Bat-Family tales, ably illustrated by Neal Adams and Gil Kane.
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A revolutionary bitten by a snake in a Venezuelan jungle is saved by a woman who may not be human. The story is decent jungle fare, but the art – which most attribute to Nestor Redondo – is quite stunning.
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In the lead story, Batman and Ragman team to stop a criminal organization that preys on the poor. Writer David V. Reed delivers a nice, tight tale, but Michael Golden’s artwork steals the show.
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“To Kill a Legend,” a gem of a Batman story from Alan Brennert and Dick Giordano, anchors this above-average “anniversary” collection, which also features work from Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Joe Kubert, Jim Aparo, Walter Simonson and many more.
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The court case of Ultraa v. Justice League is interrupted by an alien invasion that threatens all life on Earth. A sub-par story from Gerry Conway, ably illustrated by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin.
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Batman is captured by a terrorist organization, but gets some unexpected help from one of his keepers. A typically madcap adventure by Bob Haney, superbly rendered by Jim Aparo.
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In a future Gotham City, an older Batman and Robin team to battle a color-themed secret society of nostalgia thieves. An unsatisfying conclusion undermines an otherwise entertaining comic by David V. Reed, Walter Simonson and Dick Giordano.
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Diana Prince teams with Jonny Double in an effort to protect the “King of Beautiful Women.” Dated-but-eminently-enjoyable fun from Denny O’Neil, Don Heck and Dick Giordano.
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Swamp Thing’s quest to find Matthew Cable brings him to Gotham City – and a showdown with the Batman! While not as epic as Alan Moore’s Copper Age Swamp Thing/Batman battle, this story from Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson is certainly a winner.
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