Batman #4
In "Half an Evil," a chilling performance by actor Jason Desmond throws Batman and Superman into a web of deception, as he pretends to be two alien beings locked in a deadly rivalry. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with intense precision by Neal Adams—both in pencils and inks—this 1990 issue delivers a tense, character-driven mystery where truth and illusion blur, with the cover by Neal Adams capturing the eerie atmosphere perfectly.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Actor Jason Desmond's dying performance is an attempt to fool Superman and Batman into believing he is 2 aliens, one hunting the other. But his story rings false and Superman lets Batman in on the hoax, which ends up fooling Supergirl, Batgirl, Robin, and Jimmy Olsen anyway.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).