Batman #147
dc • 1962
- Series
- Batman
- Issue
- 147
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- May 1, 1962
- Story title
- Batman Becomes Bat-Baby
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Batman #147 was published by DC Comics in May 1962 during the Silver Age of comic books. This era was characterized by a shift toward more science-fiction-oriented storytelling and a move away from the darker, crime-noir tones of the early Golden Age. The issue fits into the wider continuity of the Batman title, which was under the editorial guidance of Jack Schiff at the time, focusing on inventive, often eccentric adventures for the Caped Crusader.
The cover art and lead story were part of the collaborative output of the DC bullpen, featuring the work of artists like Sheldon Moldoff and writers such as Jerry Coleman. The design language of the period prioritized high-concept, eye-catching cover imagery to entice readers on newsstands. Like many issues from this phase of the series, it is studied today primarily as a reflection of the creative trends and storytelling sensibilities that preceded the radical 'New Look' reinvention of Batman in 1964.
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