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Detective Comics #520 Cover - Dr. Hugo Strange by Jim Aparo!

Artists: Jim Aparo (All) , Gerry Conway (Writer)

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Title:	Detective Comics #520 Cover - Dr. Hugo Strange by Jim Aparo!
Artist:	Jim Aparo (All)
Artist:	Gerry Conway (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,240
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	1/16/2020
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I've never been shy by how much I love Jim Aparo! Had this for quite a bit, and finally was able to post. One day, I'll have to take a better photo. Such a powerful cover featuring Dr. Hugo Strange!

Batman: "The Haunting of "Boss" Thorne"

"I never would have believed it! The Batman, working a prison break!"
— Prison Guard

Appearing in Batman: "The Haunting of "Boss" Thorne"
Featured Characters:

Batman
Supporting Characters:

Jim Gordon
Jason Bard
Vicki Vale
Doctor Thirteen
Alfred Pennyworth
Antagonists:

Hugo Strange
Boss Thorne
Deadshot
Other Characters:

Olivia Ortega
Commissioner Pauling
Locations:

Gotham City
Gotham Prison
Greytowers
Wayne Manor
Batcave
Items:

Batrope
Batarang
Giant Penny (Cameo)
Mechanical T-Rex (Cameo)
Vehicles:

Batmobile

Synopsis for Batman: "The Haunting of "Boss" Thorne"

In his home, Rupert Thorne, the most powerful man in Gotham City, cowers in fear as he has been constantly haunted by the spirit of Hugo Strange. When Thorne listens someone knocking on his door, he descends to open and finds himself face to face with Hugo Strange dressed in a Batsuit. Thorne closes his eyes and begs the phantom to leave him alone and when he opens his eyes, Strange is gone. Tired of being haunted, Thorne contacts the only man who can help him: Doctor Thirteen.

Meanwhile, Batman meets with James Gordon, Jason Bard and Vicki Vale, who inform him that the suicide of Morton Monroe, editor and boss of Vicki, might've been caused by Rupert Thorne, the same person behind the fraud of the past Mayoral Election. Vicki also tells Batman about the pictures she used to prove Batman and Bruce Wayne were one and the same and that they were stolen from her office. She has deduced that Thorne got his hands on them and he hired Deadshot to murder Bruce. With all this information, Batman leaves looking for one man.

Meanwhile, Thorne and Thirteen arrange a meeting, where Thorne tells the paranormal investigator about his dealings with Hugo Strange and how he murdered the man before the apparitions started to haunt him.

Moments later, Batman arrives at the Gotham Prison and interrogates Deadshot about his previous blood contract. Deadshot tells Batman that he was released by the warden of the prison and Batman decides to take Deadshot with him out of prison, much to everyone's shock and surprise. Once outside, Batman takes Deadshot for a ride in the Batmobile and asks him about the murder contract on Bruce Wayne, to which he reveals that he was paid by Rupert Thorne and his pawn Commissioner Pauling. With enough information, Batman activates a gas mechanism in the car, in order to drug Deadshot and keep him unconscious.

Finally, Dr. Thirteen goes to Greytowers, the last known place where Hugo Strange operated and investigates the building. When Thirteen goes to Strange's secret laboratory, he is confronted by the spectral apparition of Hugo Strange. Meanwhile, Batman has arrived at the Batcave with his prisoner and Alfred turns his attention to the events in the TV news, where Commissioner Pauling has declared Batman as public enemy number one for helping Deadshot out of prison. Despite the turn of events, Bruce laughs at the TV, knowing that everything is turning on his favor.

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John Livesay
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 1/16/2020

very cool!

Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 1/16/2020

This is a masterpiece! Make mine DC!

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 1/16/2020

Awesome! Really creates a chilling mood.

eewwnuk 1
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 1/16/2020

very nice aparo

Robert Binkley
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 1/21/2020

Very Cool Aparo Cover!

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