Batman and the Outsiders #18

From writer Mike W. Barr and artist Jim Aparo, this February 1985 installment of Batman and the Outsiders sets an intriguing Egyptian tone right from the cover. A massive, glowing golden figure wearing the ornate Crown of Ra dominates the image, with pyramids visible in the hazy background — while a pair of hands reaches toward it from below, suggesting someone is very eager to claim that ancient power. The story title "Who Wears the Crown of Ra?" promises exactly the kind of mythic mystery that made this series such a compelling corner of the DC universe in 1985.