Comic Title: Batman Annuals Vol. 1 HC
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2009
On Sale Date: April 22, 2009 Direct Market Date April 22, 2009
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Direct Market Date April 22, 2009
Source: Previews, #243

Cover Price: $39.99
Page Count: 256

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Undersea Batman"
Pages: 10

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

Writer: Edmond Hamilton
Penciller: Dick Sprang
Inker: Charles Paris

Reprinted From:
Batman #86 (1954)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Detective Comics #210; next appearance in Batman #86)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Detective Comics #210; next appearance in Batman #86)
• Commissioner Gordon (last appearance in Detective Comics #210; next appearance in Batman #86)

Villain(s)

• Slant Stacey and his men (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Batman and Robin perform an underwater salvage of some dangerous explosives. However, they stay down too long and will get the Bends if they surface to quickly. They are forced to live inside a pressurized submarine for two days while they recover.

Slant Stacey, a jewel thief, takes advantage of Batman’s situation to perform several robberies. Despite needing to remain underwater, Batman foils Stacey’s plans. Finally, Stacey lures Batman out of the water to stop him. Batman uses a robot instead, apprehending Stacey without costing him his life.