Detective Comics #40
In "The Murders of Clayface," Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson visit a movie studio after learning that Julie has become a film star, only to find themselves caught in a web of suspense when a series of ominous events unfold. With the help of his young partner, Batman must unravel the mystery behind a killer who melts and reshapes at will—before another victim falls. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Jerry Robinson, this 1940 classic features a chilling case that tests the Dark Knight’s instincts, with a cover by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson.
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Learning that Julie has become a movie actress, Bruce and Dick head over to the studio to meet with her. However, a series of events leads Bruce to believe something bad is going to happen, which it does, and the Batman must lend a hand to stop a killer known as Clayface.
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