Batman #158 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1963.
Synopsis for "The Secret of the Impossible Perils"
In order to help Matt Carter establish his credentials to become a member of Gotham's Explorer's Club, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson go with Matt's son Ted to retrace Matt's route to an unknown Golden City in South America. Following a map created by Matt, they encounter many of the objects on the map, but they all turn out to be far less extraordinary than expected. Finally, the three adventurers arrive at the location of the Golden City, only to find out that there is no gold there. Instead, it was perceived a city of gold, because of the reflected light of the sun off of bronze disc shrouding the city. Upon returning to Gotham, Ted, Batman and Robin give the evidence to the Explorer's Club and they grant admission to Matt Carter.
Appearing in "The Secret of the Impossible Perils"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Ted Carter (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Matt Carter (Single appearance)
Locations:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Batman and Robin-- Impostors"
A couple of criminals have started to impersonate Batman and Robin in order to get the trust of the police officers and civilians as their accomplices perform crimes without any restriction. The real Dynamic Duo soon alert the people about the phony crime-fighters and the crooks become aware of their actions. They come up with the idea of using some of the original gadgets used by Batman, and for this purpose, they contact a criminal who managed to snatch away the Utility Belt from the Caped Crusader a few days ago. The man provides the crooks a faithful replica of the Utility Belt so they can avoid suspicion and continue impersonating the heroes. However, it is then revealed that the impostors are in fact the real Batman and Robin and that they created this hoax in order to get the man who had taken the Utility Belt, and prevent him from eventually discovering Bruce Wayne's fingerprints on the belt.
Appearing in "Batman and Robin-- Impostors"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Hugh Bradford (Single appearance)
- Wilks (Single appearance)
- Bobo Cullen (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Mr. Pike (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Synopsis for "Ace - the Super Bat-Hound"
Bat-Mite decides to have fun by giving Bat-Hound super-powers to help Batman and Robin fight crime. However, a strange occurrence causes the Dog Knight to turn against the Dynamic Duo and to help crooks escape instead. Fortunately, the strange behavior of the hound is gone after Bat-Mite removes the super-powers he had granted the dog. Once all is well again, Bat-Mite escapes to his own dimension before Batman can mete out discipline.
Appearing in "Ace - the Super Bat-Hound"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Logan gang (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- Published by National Periodical Publications, Inc.
See Also