Batman #246 page 20 How Many Ways Can a Robin Die?
Artists: Dick Dillin (Penciller) , Dick Giordano (Inker) , Frank Robbins (Writer)
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DescriptionI love the mix of horror in these early 1970's comics. Depicted within a wax museum along with Batman and Robin in jeopardy (as usual), is the once off villain, Ravek the Butcher, a guillotine and Salome carrying a platter with the head of John the Baptist. Lots of action and great artwork by two veterans.Social/Sharing |
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Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 5/14/2025
Giordano's inks on Dillin's pencils rock! I just want to see the next page!!
Lee P 
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/15/2025
Steven Dilworth wrote:
Giordano's inks on Dillin's pencils rock! I just want to see the next page!!
Yea, I want to see the next page too. Unfortunately it was either not available or not as desirable. Can't remember.
Lloyd White
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 5/14/2025
This is a fantastic page! I love the Dillin/Giordano tandem here--a great example of the moodier Batman stories of the day.
Lee P
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/15/2025
Lloyd White wrote:
This is a fantastic page! I love the Dillin/Giordano tandem here--a great example of the moodier Batman stories of the day.
It was nice to see the two Dicks (sounds crude) working together. I'm so used to Giordano's inks over Adams, Novick and his own pencils that it shows you how much he really added to the overall look of that period making them all look equally as impressive.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Talk about "serving his head up on a platter."! Literally! Great page, Lee.
Lee P
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Talk about "serving his head up on a platter."! Literally! Great page, Lee.
Thanks Ruben. I just really like that horror slant that was going on in some of those DC books at the time. Particularly with the Batman titles. Harkens back to the Golden Age Detective Comics stories such as The Mad Monk and others.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
The mystery supernatural 70's stories tapped into the pulse of the 70's more than any other mainstream characters of the time. Thi is a classic as it put Robin in danger once again and giving him a reputation as a damsel in distress.
Lee P
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Marcus Wai wrote:
The mystery supernatural 70's stories tapped into the pulse of the 70's more than any other mainstream characters of the time. Thi is a classic as it put Robin in danger once again and giving him a reputation as a damsel in distress.
My feelings exactly Marcus. Thanks for the commentary.
Chaykin Dude
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
I wonder how many times in this issue Batman says "Only one way to save Robin now"? :-)
Lee P
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/15/2025
Chaykin Dude wrote:
I wonder how many times in this issue Batman says "Only one way to save Robin now"? :-)
There were a few different instances where Batman had to save Robin in this issue. This was the most dramatic and morbid.
Lee P
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/15/2025
Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:
Classic Batman page! Congrats!
Thanks Miki!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
I almost didn't see the severed head on a platter because of how gorgeous Salome carrying it is illustrated! haha. Great all around page Lee, Dillin and Giordano made a great art team
Lee P
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/15/2025
Kavi H wrote:
I almost didn't see the severed head on a platter because of how gorgeous Salome carrying it is illustrated! haha. Great all around page Lee, Dillin and Giordano made a great art team
Thanks Kavi. Salome and the severed head are one of the highlights of the page. Adds to the creepiness
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 5/16/2025
The added spice of gothic mood really made for great stories that gave the artisitc teams ample room to display their masterful skills! This is a great example, with Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano on top form!
Lee P
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/18/2025
Al Simpleton wrote:
The added spice of gothic mood really made for great stories that gave the artisitc teams ample room to display their masterful skills! This is a great example, with Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano on top form!
I totally agree Al. Thanks for the comment.
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/16/2025
I have dipped my toes in some vintage DC pages recently, this kind of page makes me want to take a full plunge. Fantastic imagery and layouts with just the right amount of tension building dialogue.
Lee P
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/17/2025
Jeffrey Wedding wrote:
I have dipped my toes in some vintage DC pages recently, this kind of page makes me want to take a full plunge. Fantastic imagery and layouts with just the right amount of tension building dialogue.
Do it Jeff!
Icon UK
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/17/2025
A memorable page from an enjoyably macabre issue. (and the first page of original art from that story I can recall seeing)
A suitable florid villain monologue followed by a very kinetic set of panels as the deathtrap is triggered and Batman takes action!
Great stuff!
Lee P
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/17/2025
Icon UK wrote:
A memorable page from an enjoyably macabre issue. (and the first page of original art from that story I can recall seeing)
A suitable florid villain monologue followed by a very kinetic set of panels as the deathtrap is triggered and Batman takes action!
Great stuff!
Well said Icon UK. Thanks for chiming in.
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