Cover: Jim Aparo

Batman #305

Nov 1978 · DC · 0.50 USD

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In "Death-Gamble of a Darknight Detective!", Batman races to stop a string of bombings linked to the mysterious Death's Head Group, while unraveling a bizarre case of six Gotham businessmen who lost everything at a high-stakes casino on Gotham Isle. Posing as Bruce Wayne, he dives into the casino's underworld, only to find himself caught in the same reckless gamble that ruined the others—putting both identities in peril. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by John Calnan, with inks by Dave Hunt, colors by Jerry Serpe, and letters by Ben Oda, this 1978 thriller features a cover by Jim Aparo that captures the noir tension of a city on the edge.

Contains 3 stories

Death-Gamble of a Darknight Detective!

17 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Thanatos [Lina MullerSophia Santos] (villain)The Death's Head GroupJames GordonFire Chief FarrelAlfred PennyworthAmos Fortune (villain)

In "Death-Gamble of a Darknight Detective!" from Batman #305, Batman races to stop a string of bombings linked to the mysterious Death's Head Group, while unraveling a trail that leads to six reckless businessmen—all of whom lost everything at the Gotham Isle casino. Posing as Bruce Wayne to investigate, he finds himself drawn into the same dangerous lure, threatening to unravel his control just as the city’s safety hangs in the balance.

Untitled story

0.2 pp

With This Ring Find Me Dead!

8 pp · Superhero

BatmanJames GordonAlfred PennyworthJeremy ParkinsMartha CarterDave CarterJeff Richter

In "With This Ring Find Me Dead!", Batman follows a chilling clue left behind at the scene of a murder: a golden wedding ring engraved with the words "Meiner geliebten Frau. BATMAN." The detective traces the ring to its maker, but the trail quickly leads to a dead end—leaving more questions than answers.