Batman #176

In "The Parasols of Plunder," the Joker takes a delightfully absurd turn when his attempt to capture Batman backfires—prompting him to equip himself with a utility belt of his own, mirroring the Dark Knight’s gadgets with a twist. Written by David Vern and illustrated by Dick Sprang, with inks by Charles Paris and lettering by Ira Schnapp, this 1965 classic sees the Crime Clown escalate his antics with a flair for the theatrical. The cover, a collaborative effort by Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff, Curt Swan, Charles Paris, and George Klein, captures the chaos in bold, dynamic lines.