Bumper Batcomic #2

Sep 1976 · K. G. Murray · 0.30 AUD

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"Grasp of the Killer Cult" delivers a chilling blend of supernatural mystery and wartime intrigue in this 1976 Bumper Batcomic #2, where ordinary citizens commit bizarre murders—only to be exposed as imposters haunted by the spirits of a forgotten WWII construction crew. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Aparo, whose pencils and inks define the story’s eerie tone, the issue unfolds with a creeping dread that culminates in a desperate stand against the resurrection of the Far Eastern goddess Kali. The cover, a striking collaboration by Jim Aparo and Nick Cardy, captures the story’s unsettling atmosphere with sharp, haunting detail.

Contains 5 stories

Grasp of the Killer Cult

20 pp · Superhero

Lola LalannaJohn T. WeaverJames Wilson

In "Grasp of the Killer Cult," ordinary citizens commit grisly murders, only to be exposed as imposters—former WWII construction workers now haunted by the vengeful spirits of a forgotten cult devoted to the Far Eastern goddess Kali. As the line between soldier and specter blurs, the Spectre must confront a darkness that reaches back through time, before the goddess’s return becomes inevitable.

The Many Lives of the Spectre

2 pp · Superhero

Jack the Giants Killer

8 pp · Sports

Jack Barstow

The Great Handcuff King

4 pp · Superhero

In "The Great Handcuff King," Alfred, a man of meticulous habits and questionable judgment, sets out to perfect his criminal apprehension technique—only to discover that his well-intentioned practice leads to an unexpectedly tangled situation when he cuffs a fellow gentleman's gentleman. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1976 four-pager delivers a delightfully absurd twist on the idea of justice, one cuff at a time.

The Cluemaster's Topsy-Turvy Crimes

14 pp · Superhero

Aunt Harriet Cooper