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| Publisher |
DC |
| Writer |
E. Nelson Bridwell |
| Penciler |
Kurt Schaffenberger |
| Inker |
Bob Smith |
| Colorist |
Adrienne Roy |
| Letterer |
Milt Snapinn |
| Published | May 1980 |
The Super Friends are given the first annual Stephen Wild Award for public service. While appreciative, they are curious about who Mr. Wild is. One of the photographers convinces the Super Friends to take a group photo at the Hall of Justice. The camera has a special bulb which causes the plaques to vaporize.It turns out that the photographer was the Scarecrow and the special flash bulb which vaporized the plaques produced "Fear Gas". Over the next few pages, the Scarecrow takes great pleasure in exposing the Super Friends fears. Wonder Woman is afraid of metal and she sheds her Magic Bracelets. Robin is afraid of bats and consequently will not go near Batman. Aquaman charges Scarecrow, claiming that he was not affected. That changes when Scarecrow pulls out a water pistol and exposes Aquaman's fear of water(Hydrophobia). Batman then tries to chase the Scarecrow but once outside his fear of the night (nyctophobia) is revealed. As scarecrow escapes via helicopter Superman's fear of heights (acrophobia) are exposed. Finally, the Wonder Twins are thwarted in using their Exxor powers due to Haptephobia, the fear of being touched.The reader sees the real genius of Scarecrow's plans and the Super Friends discuss the myriad of dillemas they now face. Batman discovers that without her bracelets, Wonder Woman has nothing to restrain her and could run wild at any moment. Superman then brings attention to a deadlier problem. Aquaman reminds everyone that he has to be in contact with water once every hour or her will die. He then says that with this fear of water, he would rather die!Scarecrow is planning a high class robbery after gloating with his henchman over immobilizing the Super Friends. The robbery that he is planning is at Bruce Wayne's Penthouse. Commissioner Gordon contacts the Super Friends and tells them that Bruce Wayne's butler contacted the police saying that the Scarecrow was outside of Wayne's Penthouse.Due to his fear of the dark, Batman decides not to go to...
