Superman #2/1980

In "Reise ins Verderben (Teil 1)," Batman is hired by Sapphire Stagg, the enigmatic friend of Metamorpho, to locate someone missing in the shadows of Metropolis. As he delves into the mystery, the Dark Knight finds himself shadowed by two unknown figures, setting a tense and mysterious tone from the first page. Written by Bob Haney and illustrated with sharp, expressive detail by Jim Aparo—whose dynamic pencils and inks define the cover and interior—this 1980 German edition offers a gripping early chapter in a story that unfolds with quiet menace.