Detective Comics #60
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Case of the Costume-Clad Killers," Batman and Robin go on the hunt for a cunning criminal gang that steals police and fire department uniforms to stage their crimes—disguised as authority figures, they strike with shocking precision. Written by Jack Schiff and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, this 1942 classic sees the Dynamic Duo unravel a scheme tied to a mind that thrives on chaos and theatrical flair. The cover by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson captures the eerie spectacle of the masked perpetrators, setting the stage for a mystery where the line between law and illusion blurs.
In "Case of the Costume-Clad Killers," Batman and Robin race to stop a criminal gang using stolen police and fire department uniforms to pull off daring heists—clever disguises that play into a twisted game of cat and mouse. With the city on edge, Batman uncovers a familiar, theatrical mind behind the chaos: the Joker, who delights in turning authority into a costume comedy.
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Reprinted in Batman Archives #2 (1991), The Batman Chronicles #5 (2008), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #2 (2016), Batman: The Golden Age #3 (2017), Detective Comics: 80 Years of Batman #[nn] (2019)
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