Comic Title: Showcase Presents Batman Vol. 1 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2006
On Sale Date: August 30, 2006 Direct Market Date August 30, 2006
Source: Previews, Vol. 16 #6 (#210)

Direct Market Date August 30, 2006
Source: Usenet, New Releases List for Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 552
Editor: Emily Ryan Lerner

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Batman's Power-Packed Punch"
Pages: 15

Feature(s):
Batman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Gardner F. Fox
Penciller: Sheldon Moldoff
Inker: Joe Giella

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #338 (1965)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Brave and the Bold #59; next appearance in Batman #171)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #148; next appearance in Batman #171)
• Commissioner Gordon (behind-the-scenes; last appearance in Brave and the Bold #59; next appearance in Batman #172)

Villain(s)

• Bull Fleming and his gang (Chuck named; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Orval Manning (a lumber dealer; no further appearances)
• David (a bank vice-president; no further appearances)
• A lab scientist (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
While touring the lab at the Alfred Foundation, Bruce Wayne's hands are exposed to a new chemical, X-23. As Batman, Bruce discovers that the chemical has given his hands super-strength. Batman and Robin chase a gang, with Batman using his new power-punch to stop them. Batman's new power slowly wears off, and he returns to normal.