Cover: Jim Aparo

Batman #298

Apr 1978 · DC · 0.35 USD

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“The Case of the Crimson Coffin!”

In "The Case of the Crimson Coffin!", Batman faces a mystery that unfolds with a chilling twist, all while navigating a world where even the most ordinary moments can hide something sinister. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and brought to life by Irv Novick’s dynamic art with Bob Oksner’s inks, this 1978 classic delivers a tense, clever thriller with a touch of the unexpected. The cover by Jim Aparo captures the eerie atmosphere perfectly.

writer David V. Reed · artist John Calnan · inker Dick Giordano · colorist Jerry Serpe · letterer Ben Oda · cover Jim Aparo

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Full credits

writer David V. Reed

artist John Calnan

inker Dick Giordano

colorist Jerry Serpe

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Jim Aparo

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Superman spots a falling elevator, rescues the trapped occupants, serves them Hostess Cup Cakes to calm them, and interviews them for TV as Clark Kent.

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