
BATTLES OF THE WEEK
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Writers and Artists
Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee.
SYNOPSIS FOR “Hush, Chapter One: The Ransom”
The clock is ticking and Batman must rescue Edward Lamont IV, the heir of the Lamont fortune, from the clutches of Killer Croc.
As the protagonists attempt to escape through Gotham’s tunnels, they are intercepted by the supervillain.
A fight follows…
IN ADVANCED WARFARE
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Enter the contestants. On the left side is Batman and on the right side is Killer Croc.
Let’s look at the stats.
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PARAPHERNALIA
- Batsuit.
- Utility Belt.
- Batrope.
- Hypersonic Device.
WEAKNESSES
- Drug Addiction: Once addicted to Bane’s Venom.
- Limited Mobility.
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PARAPHERNALIA
- Diminished Intellect.
- Skin Condition.
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THE FIGHT
In the Gotham City sewers, Batman and Edward Lamont IV attempt to escape Killer Croc. Suddenly, they are intercepted by the monster. A battle follows between Batman and Killer Croc.
The battle to decide who is the assassin!



DAMAGE SCALE
![]() | The fight starts out with Killer Croc attacking Batman and Lamont IV. |
![]() | On the following pages, after two hits by Croc, Batman gets the upperhand with a dodge, a headbutt and a kick. KILLER CROC BLUNT FORCE ATTACK (x2): 1 DAMAGE PT (x2) = 2 DAMAGE PTS. BATMAN CONCUSSION + BLUNT FORCE ATTACK (x2): 3 DAMAGE PTS + 1 DAMAGE PT (x2) = 5 DAMAGE PTS. |
![]() | On the final page, Batman restrains Killer Croc with chains. BATMAN EXPLOSION + BLUNT FORCE + CONCUSSION (x2) ATTACKS: 5 DAMAGE PTS + 1 DAMAGE PT + 3 DAMAGE PTS (x2) = 12 DAMAGE PTS. |
TOTAL
BATMAN’S NEGATIVE DAMAGE:
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-3 DAMAGE PTS.
Peak Human Martial Arts 6 Hours = 3528 kcal/hr = 2.46*10^6 J/hr = 0.00058571428 Tons of TNT/hr.
-(3 DAMAGE PTS * 1360.777 kg * 9.81 m/s^2 * 4.0 m * 1 Ton of TNT)/(4.2*10^9 J) = 0.00003814063 PTS * Ton of TNT.
Batman’s Durability = (-0.00007250725
PTS * Tons of TNT)/(0.00058571428 Tons of TNT) = -0.06511814941
PTS.
Durability = 1 – 0.06511814941
= 0.93 PTS = PEAK HUMAN.
DURABILITY: PEAK HUMAN
CROC’S NEGATIVE DAMAGE:
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-17 DAMAGE PTS.
Impact Force Of Machine Gun = 71171.546 N = 1480368.1568 J = 0.0003524686 Tons of TNT.
-(14 DAMAGE PTS * 26*10^98 J * 1 Ton of TNT)/(1 hr * 4.2*10^9 J) = -1.052381*10^91 PTS * Ton of TNT.
Croc’s Durability = (-1.052381*10^91
PTS * Tons of TNT)/(0.0003524686 Tons of TNT) = -2.985744*10^94 PTS.
Durability = 2 – 2.985744*10^94 = -2.985744*10^94 PTS = APPARENT DEATH.
DURABILITY: APPARENT DEATH
WINNER: BATMAN WINS BY NEAR DEATH.
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BATMAN IN COMICS
Detective Comics (1940) #27, titled “The Screaming House” marks the first appearance of Batman in DC continuity. The issue tells one of Batman’s cases early on. During the issue, the Detective battles Count Grutt and his gang of thugs.
The comic was written by Bill Finger and penciled by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson.
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