Detective Comics #29

In "The Batman Meets Doctor Death," the Caped Crusader confronts a new menace when the enigmatic Doctor Death threatens to unleash a deadly pollen extract on Gotham’s elite unless they pay him tribute. Written by Gardner Fox and brought to life with bold, definitive art by Bob Kane—both in story and on the cover—this early Batman tale sets a tone of mystery and menace, with Kane’s distinctive style defining the character’s visual roots.