Detective Comics #437

In "Deathmask!", Batman confronts a supernatural threat when the long-lost deathmask of the Xochipecs—linked to their ancient god of death—is discovered and brought to the Gotham Museum. With the mysterious Matuchima emerging as a preternatural force, Batman must unravel a chilling mystery rooted in forgotten rituals and buried power. Written by Archie Goodwin and illustrated with haunting precision by Jim Aparo—whose distinctive pencils and inks define both the interior and the striking cover—this 1973 tale blends gothic dread with the detective’s relentless resolve.