Detective Comics #430
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Clue of the False Faces!", Batman wakes from a head injury to discover his own mask hides a criminal's face—a chilling twist that throws his identity into question. Written by Frank Robbins and brought to life by Bob Brown’s art, Nick Cardy’s inks, and Ben Oda’s letters, this 1972 mystery blends psychological tension with classic detective work. The cover by Jim Aparo captures the eerie moment with sharp, dramatic flair.
In "Clue of the False Faces!", Batman is knocked unconscious during a chase, leaving him disoriented and unaware of his own identity after the gangsters glimpse his face beneath the mask. When he awakens, he finds himself staring at the face of a small criminal—his own face—leaving him to unravel the mystery of who he truly is.
In "The Haunted Studio Mystery!", Jo and her partner Ralph Dibny investigate a seemingly abandoned film studio—only to find the set comes alive, bringing cinematic legends to life in eerie, unexpected ways.
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Reprinted in Adventure Comics #413 (1971), Superman #6/1973 (1973), Batman Géant #11 (1974), Batman Classics #63 (1975), Läderlappen #6/1975 (1975), Lynvingen #6/1975 (1975), Wundergirl #9 (1977), Gigant #2/1979 (1979), Gigant #2/1979 (1979), Batman Extra #2 (1980), Super Adventure Comic #66
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