Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Holy close call, Batman.

We're not out of the woods yet, old chum.

Catwoman's still playing a most dangerous game.

He's right, Boy Wonder.

At best, you're just a chew toy for my beloved Hecate.

My real prey is, and shall always be, Batman.

It's not too late to surrender, Catwoman. We both know how this ends.

With you licking your wounds behind prison walls.

This, my befuddled bat,

is a very rare blossom called the devil's kiss.

And when it brushes those virtuous lips,

you'll be my willing slave forever.

This explains your evil jaunt into the jungle, you tarnished temptress.

Well, I have a secret weapon of my own.

Bat-Ape comes to our rescue once again, Batman.

Yes. He's been a loyal partner in the fight against jungle-based crime

ever since we saved him from those poachers.

Catwoman gets away again, unpunished.

Has she, Robin? I wonder.

The most dangerous game, Batman...

is love.

You sure she's nearby, Blood?

Vampires have a very distinct energy signature.

Dala's not exactly a vampire.

Her affliction may have been created in a lab,

but manifests itself in virtually the same way.

Ah. I've got her now.

You check the gardens. I'll search by the lake.

Fools.

You cannot hope to stop Dala.

It's time to end this.

Gone, gone, the form of man

Rise, the demon Etrigan

I'm... I'm fine.

I'm needed elsewhere.

I trust you'll start work on a cure for her?

Before the rising of the sun, this reign of blood will be undone.

I'll take that as a yes.

Black Mask, prepare to pay the ultimate price for your wicked ways.

Well, what are you waiting for?

Shoot him.

Master Bruce?

This dark hunger within me,

as much as I try, I can't suppress it.

So instead, I'll feed it.

And I know just where to find a more satisfying meal.

I bet it's an alien invasion.

What are you babbling about now?

The reason Bats called this emergency meeting.

Gotta be an alien invasion.

- Uh, no offense, J'onn. - None taken, Beetle.

And what's bothering you, Booster?

I had to send Skeets to cancel my much-anticipated appearance

on The Jack Ryder Show tonight.

Was gonna push my brand-new line of Booster Gold menswear.

Now, you could definitely use a hipper look.

Here's a coupon for 15 percent off at all participating stores.

Thank you, but I'll pass.

Fifteen percent off, you say?

By Poseidon, those savings are outrageous.

- Another blown fuse. - Good evening.

Finally.

What's the nature of this emergency, Batman?

I'll fill you in momentarily.

But first, a bite to eat, perhaps?

A dinner party? Why didn't you let us know?

I would have made lutefisk.

I never knew Bats was into fine dining.

Is it me or is he acting kind of strange?

After seeing how he dresses his dog, nothing fazes me about this guy.

We should keep him under careful observation.

Now, please, indulge in this sumptuous banquet.

Let's put a little meat on those bones.

Mm!

Good eats.

A world-threatening crisis and you waste time with a dinner party?

I never said there was a crisis.

Uh, you said you needed to see us right away.

I was merely lonely.

You? Oh, come on.

Yes, lonely.

I need all of you in ways you can't possibly imagine.

Cosmetics? For one as naturally beautiful as you?

I bet you say that to all the Nordic ice goddesses.

Look, I'm sure there's a good reason for this,