Detective Comics #538
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Clothes Make the Cat(man)", Batman confronts a new Catman who’s uncovered the location of the Batcave, putting the Dark Knight’s greatest secret at risk. Meanwhile, Green Arrow returns in a story that sheds light on a pivotal moment shaping his unwavering sense of justice. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Gene Colan, with inks by Bob Smith and colors by Adrienne Roy, the issue features a striking cover by Gene Colan and Dick Giordano.
In "Clothes Make the Cat(man)," Jo, a former inmate, escapes custody and steals the Catman costume, believing its power grants him invincibility. With the suit on, he confronts Batman in a reckless bid to prove himself, but the outcome is far from what he expected.
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Reprinted in Batman Superband #20 (1984), Tales of the Batman: Gene Colan #2 (2018)
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