Batman #338

In "This Sporting Death!", Batman dives into a chilling mystery as a series of high-profile sports figures meet violent ends—each death tied to a sinister new foe. The Sportsman, a murderer clad in athletic garb, is targeting the world’s most celebrated athletes, forcing Batman to race against time to uncover the pattern before the next victim falls. Written by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, with dynamic art by Irv Novick and Frank McLaughlin, and a striking cover by Jim Aparo, this 1981 thriller blends suspense and athleticism in a case that’s as fast-paced as the games it targets.