It was a quiet night, back in 1976...when out of the blue:
That "15 times deadlier" statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.
Yes, the Signalman is possibly the ultimate third-tier villain ever, yet DC thought making a big deal out his presence on the cover would inspire increased sales amongst kids who weren't even born when last the guy appeared.
This time, however, he gets lucky, and cold-cocks the Dark Knight from behind. Sadly, Signalman is still playing my 1966 TV series rules, and neglects Modern Batman Villain's #1 rule: When you have the Caped Crusader Unconscious, SHOOT HIM IN THE FUCKING HEAD IMMEDIATELY.
I will give Signalman this much, though...at least he comes up with a cool death trap:
One million candlepower? Sheesh, I wonder if on slow nights, Gotham's Finest use it to heat up their lunches or something. Anyway:
Well, Batman being Batman, he manages to free a hand, and mere nanoseconds before Commissioner Gordon flips on the signal:
YOW!!
All I'm sayin' is, I hope Jim Gordon hadn't had a big dinner, if you know what a mean.
SPOILER ALERT: Batman goes on to beat the bejesus out of Signalman.
"Signalman Steals The Spotlight" (get it? GET IT?!?!) is from by Detective Comics #466 (1976)Len Wein, Ernie Chan, and Vince Coletta.
That "15 times deadlier" statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.Yes, the Signalman is possibly the ultimate third-tier villain ever, yet DC thought making a big deal out his presence on the cover would inspire increased sales amongst kids who weren't even born when last the guy appeared.
This time, however, he gets lucky, and cold-cocks the Dark Knight from behind. Sadly, Signalman is still playing my 1966 TV series rules, and neglects Modern Batman Villain's #1 rule: When you have the Caped Crusader Unconscious, SHOOT HIM IN THE FUCKING HEAD IMMEDIATELY.
I will give Signalman this much, though...at least he comes up with a cool death trap:
One million candlepower? Sheesh, I wonder if on slow nights, Gotham's Finest use it to heat up their lunches or something. Anyway:
Well, Batman being Batman, he manages to free a hand, and mere nanoseconds before Commissioner Gordon flips on the signal:
YOW!!All I'm sayin' is, I hope Jim Gordon hadn't had a big dinner, if you know what a mean.
SPOILER ALERT: Batman goes on to beat the bejesus out of Signalman.
"Signalman Steals The Spotlight" (get it? GET IT?!?!) is from by Detective Comics #466 (1976)Len Wein, Ernie Chan, and Vince Coletta.
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