DC Released April 1984

Batman and the Outsiders #9 (1984) First Print

Batman and the Outsiders #9 is an issue of the Batman and the Outsiders series from DC, released April 1, 1984. Written by Mike Barr with artwork by Jim Aparo. Notable appearances include Masters of Disaster. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 3 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.

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Published April 1984
Pages 32

ENTER: THE MASTERS OF DISASTER The Masters of Disaster approach gang boss Morgan Jones offering to kill Black Lightning for him (having been hired by a family of an accidental victim of Black Lightning last issue) and attack a Wayne Foundation ceremony for a new housing project to alert the attention of the Outsiders. During the battle, the Masters of Disaster explain why they are attacking: to take Black Lightning. Not wanting anyone to get hurt Black Lightning surrenders himself to the Masters of Disaster, however Batman and the Outsiders vow to get their friend back.

Key Facts

  • 1st team appearance of the Masters of Disaster: Coldsnap (1st), Shakedown (1st), Windfall (1st), Heatstroke (1st), New Wave