Batman works outside the law pretty much all the time. And while he often runs afoul of civic authorities in Gotham City, it's surprising how rarely he winds up in the crosshairs of the feds (well, we're just starting Absolute Power in the main line, but again, exception that proves the rule). But it has happened a few times, and since this episode is going to drop to on July 4th, we thought this week we'd look at some times Batman has had run ins with the federal government. First, one Earth-2, the diary of Batman might bring down the JSA. In 1984, the Outsiders meet the Force of July (in 1984. Get it. 1984). And finally, the Bat-fam has to deal with an anti-vigilante government task force.

America Vs. the Justice Society #1-4

... Land Where Our Fathers Died...! (Batman and the Outsiders V.1 Annual #1)

Batman: Outlaw #1-3

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