Detective Comics #427

In "A Small Case of Murder!", Batman dives into a chilling mystery when a toy manufacturer is found dead—his killer a seemingly lifeless doll that fires a real gun. Written by Frank Robbins and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Irv Novick, inked by Dick Giordano, and lettered by Milt Snapinn, the story blends eerie suspense with the signature noir edge of the Dark Knight’s world. Mike Kaluta’s striking cover captures the unsettling heart of the tale, a 20-cent comic from 1972 that lingers long after the last page.