Batman #26
In the year 3000, a descendant of Bruce Wayne and his son uncover a time capsule revealing the legacy of Batman and Robin, donning the iconic costumes to stand against the warlord Fura. Written by Joseph Greene and illustrated by Dick Sprang, this thrilling tale blends futuristic adventure with the timeless spirit of Gotham’s greatest heroes. The cover by Jerry Robinson captures the bold, dynamic energy of the story’s high-stakes showdown.
In "Twenty Ton Robbery!" from Batman #26 (1944), the masked criminal the Cavalier returns in disguise, scheming to steal a massive new mob asset—but when a whale goes missing from the docks, his elaborate plan begins to unravel in ways he never expected.
In "Recipe for Revenge!", Alfred, fed up with Bruce and Dick’s neglect of proper nutrition, sets out to stock up on wholesome ingredients—only to stumble into a mystery he’s determined to solve himself, proving even the butler has a detective’s instinct.
In the year 3000, a descendant of Bruce Wayne and his son discover a time capsule revealing the legacy of Batman and Robin, stepping into their roles to confront the tyrannical warlord Fura and inspire resistance across a fractured future.
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Reprinted in Batman #258 (1974), Giant Batman Album #31 (1975), Batman Classics #79 (1976), The Batman Family #3 (1976), Läderlappen #10/1976 (1976), Lynvingen #10/1976 (1976), The Batman Family #9 (1977), Batman Classics #114 (1979), Batman Album #37 (1979), Läderlappen #11/1979 (1979), Lynvingen #11/1979 (1979), Batman: The Dark Knight Archives #7 (2011), Batman: The War Years 1939-1945 #[nn] (2015), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4 (2018)
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