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DC Comics   ·   Released Jan 18th, 1968

Batman #200

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THE MAN WHO RADIATED FEAR!

The Scarecrow is once more at large, and is out testing a new pill that makes a victim deathly afraid of a specific thing. Testing it out by having one of his thugs dress up as Batman convinces the Scarecrow that it is ready to be used against his foe Batman. When they brazenly attempt to rob Gotham City's jewelery row, Batman and Robin arrive to stop them. However, they are soon subjected to the Scarecrow's fear chemical causing them to become so deathly afraid of the Scarecrow that they cower in fear, allowing the crooks to escape. As usual, the Scarecrow leaves behind a clue to his next crime, this time in the form of colored straw: two red, four white and five blue. Batman and Robin then fearfully return to the Batcave where they tell Alfred that they fled the Scarecrow in abject fear. Soundly defeated, Batman and Robin admit to Alfred that they are considering giving up their careers as crime fighters. However, Alfred reminds the Dynamic Duo that part of the reason they became Batman and Robin was due to both heroes having their parents murdered by criminals. Alfred recounts how Bruce's parents were murdered by Joe Chill, while Dick's parents were murdered by Boss Zucco. Inspired to take on crime fighting once more, Batman and Robin thank Alfred for convincing them to not give up their endless crusade against crime. While still tracking down the Scarecrow, Batman and Robin go on a crime fighting blitz, busting the Joker, Killer Moth, and the Penguin. Reading the press, the Scarecrow's gang becomes worried that Batman might bust them next, however the Scarecrow is convinced that Batman will not be a threat to them and begins to plan their next heist. The Scarecrow and his men break into Flagg Furriers, a fur coat shop to find that Batman and Robin are waiting for them, the Dynamic Duo having deduced the Scarecrow's clue. Batman and Robin manage to control their fear of the Scarecrow until the Scarecrow reveals a row of mirrors. The sight of a half dozen Scarecrows cause the Caped Crusaders to give into their fear and pass out in sheer fright. When they awaken, they find themselves in chairs and their limbs rigged to pistols that will go off if they try to move out of their seats. Batman and Robin do manage to break free, and easily defeat the Scarecrows men. When the Scarecrow attempts to flee, Batman chases after him, having fully shaken off the effects of the fear drug. The Scarecrow, ironically, becomes so fearful of Batman he surrenders to the Dark Knight. After the Scarecrow has been defeated, Batman and Robin explain to Alfred how the deduced the location of the Scarecrow's robbery from the clue he had left: The colors of the straw indicated the location while the number of the straws identified the date and time of the scheduled robbery.

Format
Comic
Page Count
36 pages
Cover Price
$0.12
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Creators

Bill Finger
Writer
Bill Finger
Writer
Mike Friedrich
Penciller
Chic Stone
Bob Kane
Artist, Letterer
Bob Kane
Joe Giella
Inker
Joe Giella
Gaspar Saladino
Letterer
Gaspar Saladino
Neal Adams
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Julius Schwartz
Editor
Julius Schwartz
Ira Schnapp
Other
Ira Schnapp
Jack Adler
Other
Jack Adler
Other
Biljo White

Characters

Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth
Earth-One
Batman
Bruce Wayne
Batman
Prime Earth
Joe Chill
Joe Chill
Earth-One
John Grayson
John Grayson
Prime Earth
Joker
Joker
Earth-One
Killer Moth
Drury Walker
Killer Moth
Prime Earth
Martha Wayne
Earth-One
Mary Grayson
Mary Grayson
Prime Earth
Penguin
Oswald Cobblepot
Penguin
Earth-One
Robin
Dick Grayson
Robin
Earth-One
Scarecrow
Jonathan Crane
Scarecrow
Earth-One
Thomas Wayne
Earth-One
Tony Zucco
Tony Zucco
Prime Earth

Collects/Reprints 2 Issues

  • Batman #3
    Batman #3
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Detective Comics #27
    Detective Comics #27
    Detective Comics Vol. 1 (1937 - 2011)

Collected In

  • Batman by Neal Adams Omnibus HC
    Batman by Neal Adams Omnibus HC
    Batman by Neal Adams (2016 - 2020)
  • Batman Illustrated By Neal Adams Omnibus HC
    Batman Illustrated By Neal Adams Omnibus HC
    Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams (2003 - 2006)
  • Showcase Presents: Batman Vol. 3 TP
    Showcase Presents: Batman Vol. 3 TP
    Showcase Presents: Batman
  • Superman Supacomic #113
    Superman Supacomic #113
    Superman Supacomic (1960 - 1976)

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