Batman Annual #5

In "The Power That Doomed Batman," a 1963 DC Annual, Batman and Robin visit Dr. Greggson’s lab to see two revolutionary inventions—the Maximizer and the Minimizer—only to find the Maximizer unleashing an uncontrollable growth that forces the Dark Knight to flee Gotham, leaving the city vulnerable. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with dynamic art by Dick Sprang and inks by Charles Paris, this classic tale blends science-fueled peril with the hero’s enduring sense of duty. The cover, a striking collaboration by Sheldon Moldoff, Dick Sprang, and Stan Kaye, captures the moment of escalating tension.