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 Mental Giant of Gotham City"
Pages: 10

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

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

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #217 (1955)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Batman #90; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #75)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Batman #90; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #75)

Villain(s)

• The Metal Mob (a gang of thieves; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Barney Barrow (a janitor; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
While cleaning a police laboratory, janitor Barney Barrow is exposed to radiation, causing his brain to grow. Barney becomes a mental giant and puts his brain to use in catching criminals. First he deduces Batman’s true identity; then he blackmails the Caped Crusader into working for him.

Batman initially goes along with Barney to catch the Metal Mob. However, Barney’s methods are extreme and dangerous, so Batman disobeys Barney. Fortunately the effects of the radiation wears off, restoring Barney to normal without recollection of Batman’s identity.