The battle in Crime Alley is a masterclass in tactical storytelling. Knowing he cannot match Superman's raw power, Batman utilizes a lifetime of tactical genius: He wears a hydraulically powered armored exoskeleton.
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No masterpiece is without critique. Modern readers have revisited with a critical eye. The battle in Crime Alley is a masterclass