Batman works outside the law pretty much all the time. And while he often runs afoul of civic authorities in Gotham City, it’s surprising how rarely he winds up in the crosshairs of the feds (well, we’re just starting Absolute Power in the main line, but again, exception that proves the rule). But it has happened a few times, and since this episode is going to drop on July 4th, we thought this week we’d look at some times Batman has had run ins with the federal government. First, one Earth-2, the diary of Batman might bring down the JSA. In 1984, the Outsiders meet the Force of July (in 1984. Get it. 1984). And finally, the Bat-fam has to deal with an anti-vigilante government task force.
- America Vs. the Justice Society #1-4
- … Lands Where Our Fathers Died!… (Batman and the Outsiders V.1 Annual #1)
- Batman: Outlaws #1-3
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Matt Lazorwitz read his first comic at the age of five. It was Who's Who in the DC Universe #2, featuring characters whose names begin with B, which explains so much about his Batman obsession. He writes about comics he loves, and co-hosts the creator interview podcast WMQ&A with Dan Grote.
Will Nevin loves bourbon and AP style and gets paid to teach one of those things. He is on Twitter far too often.
