Batman #28
In "Shadow City!", Alfred's attempt to rehearse his crime-fighting routine takes a surprising turn when he tries his handcuffs on a fellow butler—only to uncover a far more unsettling mystery beneath the surface. Written by Don C. Cameron and Joe Samachson, with art by Jerry Robinson and lettering by George Roussos, this 1945 Batman tale blends quiet domestic humor with creeping suspense. The cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris captures the issue’s eerie mood, setting the stage for a story where even the most trusted servants might hide dangerous secrets.
In "Shadow City!" from Batman #28 (1945), Batman investigates a bizarre trap set by the Joker, who's lured several wealthy playboys into a twisted illusion known as Shadow City—a place where luxury and danger blur. With no clear exit and the city itself seeming to shift, Batman must navigate the surreal maze before the Joker's game turns deadly.
In "The Great Handcuff King!", Alfred finds himself in an unexpectedly tricky situation when he tries out his new handcuffs on a fellow gentleman's gentleman—only to discover that the practice session takes a turn neither expected nor easily undone. A quiet moment of domestic mischief spirals into a peculiar predicament, all in the name of preparation.
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Reprinted in The Batman Family #1 (1975), Bumper Batcomic #2 (1976), Batman Classics #119 (1980), Läderlappen #3/1980 (1980), Lynvingen #3/1980 (1980), 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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