Cover: Tom Mandrake
Batman #396
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In "Box-Office Smash," Batman, Catwoman, Robin, and Detective Bullock race to stop the Film Freak before he unleashes his next cinematic crime—this time with a twist that ties the city’s theaters to a deadly game. Written by Doug Moench and brought to life with sharp, dynamic art by Tom Mandrake, the issue crackles with tension and a touch of noir flair, all wrapped in a cover by Mandrake that captures the chaos in bold, striking lines.
writer Doug Moench · artist, inker Tom Mandrake · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer John Costanza · cover Tom Mandrake
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Full credits
writer Doug Moench
artist, inker Tom Mandrake
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Tom Mandrake
Reprints
Reprinted in Superman Géant #34 (1986), Superman Géant #35 (1987), DC Finest: Batman: Red Skies #[nn] (2025)
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