Batman #876

In "El cinturón del Comodín," Batman's seemingly straightforward capture of the cloaked heroes goes awry when the Joker unveils a shocking twist—using his own baticinturón of tools to outmaneuver the Dark Knight. Written by David Vern and illustrated by Dick Sprang with inks by Charles Paris, this 1977 story sees the Clown Prince of Crime escalate the game with a custom tool belt of his own. The cover, by Jack Kirby with inks by D. Bruce Berry, captures the escalating tension in bold, dynamic style.