The Batman and Cal Ripken, Jr. Hall of Fame Edition "A Rare Catch" [Adventures with the DC Super Heroes] #[nn]
In "A Rare Catch," Batman teams up with baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. when the Penguin hijacks him during a parade, snatching Kevin too after he tries to help. With the stakes high and the villain holding hostages, Batman races to stop the crime—only to find that help came from an unexpected source: Big League Chew bubble gum. Written by Ernest Mayes and Mike Spinnaraque and illustrated by Christopher Jones, this 2007 Hall of Fame Edition features dynamic art and a fun, action-packed twist, all captured in a cover by Christopher Jones.
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The Penguin kidnaps Cal Ripken Jr. from a parade, also getting Kevin (who tried to intervene). Batman tracks them down, but Penguin threatens to shoot his hostages. But Cal and Kevin have already escaped thanks to Big League Chew bubble gum, so Batman captures the Penguin.
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