Batman Adventures Vol 1 8

"Larceny, My Sweet": Batman is stymied by a bank robber who escapes from his crimes so smoothly the news media has nicknamed him the "Invisible Man". While investigating the same case, Summer Gleeson stumbles across a gang of muggers, and is saved

"Larceny, My Sweet"
Cover
Batman Adventures Vol 1 #8
May, 1993
Executive Editor	Dick Giordano
Cover Artists	Mike Parobeck Rick Burchett
Larceny, My Sweet
Writers	Kelley Puckett
Pencilers	Mike Parobeck
Inkers	Rick Burchett
Colorists	Rick Taylor
Letterers	Tim Harkins
Editors	Scott Peterson
Previous Issue	Batman Adventures # 7
Next Issue	Batman Adventures # 9

No, Miss Gleeson. The person you described... was never here.

— Batman

Batman Adventures #8 is an issue of the series Batman Adventures (Volume 1) with a cover date of May, 1993.

Synopsis for "Larceny, My Sweet"

Batman is stymied by a bank robber who escapes from his crimes so smoothly the news media has nicknamed him the "Invisible Man". While investigating the same case, Summer Gleeson stumbles across a gang of muggers, and is saved by a mysterious, nameless blonde, whom she quickly falls in love with.

During their next encounter, Batman purposely lets the Invisible Man get away, while slipping an electronic tracer on him. Shortly after, the blonde phones Summer and arranges a date at a local restaurant, only to be confronted by Batman. Using the tracer, Batman has deduced that the blonde and the Invisible Man are both disguises for the same individual: Clayface.

Clayface, who has genuinely fallen in love with Summer, attacks Batman in a rage. As he prepares the killing blow, however, he is spotted by Summer, who shrieks in horror at his true, monstrous form. Batman seizes the distraction, and knocks Clayface unconscious with a sonic frequency from his utility belt.

To spare her feelings, Batman tells Summer that her date had never come to the restaurant at all.

Appearing in "Larceny, My Sweet"

Featured Characters:

• Batman
• Summer Gleeson

Supporting Characters:

• Alfred Pennyworth

Antagonists:

• Clayface

Other Characters:

• Joe (Single appearance)

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • Batcave
  • Gotham First National Bank
  • Jake's Pub

Items:

• Batrope
• Utility Belt

Vehicles:

• Batmobile (Cameo)
  

Notes

• Collected in Batman: The Dark Knight Adventures and Batman Adventures Vol. 1.
• While discussing the "Invisible Man" case with Alfred, Batman mentions another criminal with the same moniker, most likely a reference to Lloyd Ventrix.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Batman Adventures series

Recommended Reading

• DC Animated Universe Recommended Reading
  • Adventures in the DC Universe (Volume 1)
  • The Batgirl Adventures #1
  • Batman Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Batman Adventures (Volume 2)
  • The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years (Volume 1)
  • The Batman Adventures: Mad Love
  • The Batman and Robin Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Batman and Superman Adventures: World's Finest
  • Batman Beyond (Volume 1)
  • Batman Beyond (Volume 2)
  • Batman Beyond (Volume 4)
  • Batman Beyond Unlimited (Volume 1)
  • Batman Beyond Universe (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Gotham Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Harley and Ivy (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - The Animated Movie #1
  • Gotham Girls (Volume 1)
  • Justice League Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Justice League Unlimited (Volume 1)
  • Superman Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Superman & Batman Magazine (Volume 1)
  • Justice League Infinity (Volume 1)