Detective Comics #355

In "Hate of the Hooded Hangman!", Batman and Robin attend a high-stakes wrestling match featuring the mysterious, masked performer known as the Hooded Hangman—only to find themselves tangled in a real crime when the wrestler vanishes after a burglary. With the suspect's alibi shaky and the evidence pointing to him, Batman must untangle a web of deception before justice is misapplied. Written by John Broome and brought to life by Carmine Infantino’s dynamic art and Joe Giella’s sharp inks, this 1966 tale blends spectacle and suspense, with Gaspar Saladino’s lettering adding to the tension. The cover by Infantino and Giella captures the dramatic flair of the match’s star, setting the stage for a mystery that’s as much about perception as it is about guilt.