(Fall 1981)
- Volume:
- 5
- Price:
- 2.50 USD
- Pages:
- 68
- Indicia frequency:
- four times a year
- Indicia Publisher:
- DC Comics, Inc.
- Brand:
- DC and Marvel Present
- Editing:
- Dick Giordano
- Color:
- Color
- Dimensions:
- Standard Modern Age U.S. (1-17, 20-22); Digest (18, 19, 23, 24); Tabloid (25-27)
- Paper Stock:
- Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior
- Binding:
- Saddle-Stitched (1-17, 20-22, 25-27); Squarebound (18, 19, 23, 24)
- Publishing Format:
- Was Ongoing Series
Issue Notes
Full indicia:
BATMAN VS. THE INCREDIBLE HULK, Fall, 1981 (DC SPECIAL SERIES, Vol. 5, No. 27,) published four times a year by DC COMICS INC, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10019 Copyright © 1981 by DC Comics Inc. and the Marvel Comics Group, a division of Cadence Industries Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The stories, characters and incidents mentioned in this magazine are entirely fictional. No actual persons, living or dead, are intended or should be inferred. Batman, Bruce Wayne, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred, The Joker, Killer Moth, Two-Face and the Scarecrow, and the visual depictions thereof are trademarks of DC Comics Inc. Incredible Hulk, Bruce Banner, Shaper of Worlds, Abomination, the Leader, the Rhino, General Thunderbolt Ross, "Doc" Samson, and Rick Jones, and the visual depictions thereof are trademarks of Marvel Comics Group, a division of Cadence Industries Corporation. Printed in the U.S.A.
- Parts of this issue are reprinted:
-
in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982), #30-244 (April 1982) - in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
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["Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk"]
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / cover / 1 page
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Colors:
- ?
- Letters:
- Gaspar Saladino
Content Information
- Characters:
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; The Joker
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
-
in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983) [edited reprint] - in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn]
The Origin of Batman
Batman / text article / 0.5 page
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Dick Giordano
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Reprints:
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 Series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
On inside front cover.
The Origin of the Incredible Hulk
Hulk / text article / 0.5 page
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Dick Giordano
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- Superhero
- Characters:
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Reprints:
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 Series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
On inside front cover.
The Monster and the Madman
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / credits / 1 page
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- Glynis Wein
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; The Joker; Shaper of Worlds
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 Series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
"The Monster and the Madman" is the title of complete issue story. It's divided in 5 chapters, a prologue and an epilogue.
Prologue
The Joker / comic story / 4 pages
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- Glynis Wein
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- The Joker (villain); Harvey Maxwell (civilian); Bobbie (civilian); Joker's gangband: [Kennie (Death); Orville; Elmo]
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 Series) #[nn]
When Wakes the Behemoth
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / comic story / 15 pages
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- Glynis Wein
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]; The Joker; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker's gangband
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 Series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
Chapter One
When Dreams Won't Come!
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / comic story / 5 pages
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- Glynis Wein
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- The Joker; Shaper of Worlds; Joker's gangband [Orville; Elmo]
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
Chapter Two
When the Sea Churns Green
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / comic story / 13 pages
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- Glynis Wein
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Jackson (scientist); Alfred Pennyworth; Stogie (crook); Sydney (crook); Arnie (civilian); Colonel Orville Baker (impostor); Commissioner James Gordon; General "Thunderbolt" Ross; Doc Samson
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
Chapter Three
When the Shaper Commands
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / comic story / 13 pages
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- Glynis Wein
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- The Joker; Colonel Orville Baker (impostor); Shaper of Worlds; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Morty (crook)
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #6/1983 (uke 36 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
Chapter Four
When Madness Reigns...!
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / comic story / 12 pages
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- Glynis Wein
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Shaper of Worlds; The Joker; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Leader [Samuel Sterns] (Apparition); Abomination [Emil Blonsky] (Apparition); Rhino [Aleksei Sytsevich] (Apparition); Two-Face (Apparition); Scarecrow [Johnathon Crane] (Apparition); Killer Moth (Apparition)
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #6/1983 (uke 36 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
Chapter Five
Epilogue
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / comic story / 1 page
Credits
- Script:
- Len Wein
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- Glynis Wein
- Letters:
- John Costanza
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- The Joker; Commissioner James Gordon; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Bruce Banner
- Reprints:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244 (April 1982)
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #6/1983 (uke 36 1983)
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1] ([November] 1991)
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn] (May 1995)
-
- Reprint Note before Migration:
- in Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk (Warner Books, 1982 series) #30-244
- in Crossover Classics: The Marvel / DC Collection (Marvel, 1991 series) #[1]
- in Batman Vs. The Incredible Hulk (DC / Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn]
Indexer Notes
In this story Bruce Banner don't transform into the Hulk.
Evolution of a Cover
illustration / 1 page
Credits
- Script:
- Dick Giordano; Al Milgrom
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Inks:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
- Letters:
- ?
Content Information
- Reprints:
- in Gigant (Semic, 1977 series) #5/1983 (uke 30 1983)
-
["The Mighty Man-brute and the Masked Manhunter"]
Batman & The Incredible Hulk / illustration / 1 page
Credits
- Pencils:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (signed)
- Inks:
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (signed)
- Colors:
- ?
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
Indexer Notes
Back cover.
Editing
Table of Contents
-
0.
["Batman vs. The Incredible Hulk"]
Batman & The Incredible Hulk -
1.
The Origin of Batman
Batman -
2.
The Origin of the Incredible Hulk
Hulk -
3.
The Monster and the Madman
Batman & The Incredible Hulk -
4.
Prologue
The Joker -
5.
When Wakes the Behemoth
Batman & The Incredible Hulk -
6.
When Dreams Won't Come!
Batman & The Incredible Hulk -
7.
When the Sea Churns Green
Batman & The Incredible Hulk -
8.
When the Shaper Commands
Batman & The Incredible Hulk -
9.
When Madness Reigns...!
Batman & The Incredible Hulk -
10.
Epilogue
Batman & The Incredible Hulk -
11.
Evolution of a Cover
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12.
["The Mighty Man-brute and the Masked Manhunter"]
Batman & The Incredible Hulk
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- Steven Samuels
- R. Alan Silva-López
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