The Brave and the Bold #142

Batman and Aquaman take the team-up underwater in this August 1978 installment of The Brave and the Bold, as the cover — drawn and inked by Jim Aparo — plunges both heroes into a churning, debris-filled sea battle around a sunken ship. Batman in scuba gear and a blue-costumed Aquaman surge forward while a purple-suited, helmeted villain looms above them, and an ominous speech bubble warns that learning the ship's secret carries a penalty of death. It's a vivid, kinetic image that captures the tension of two DC powerhouses fighting side by side in their enemies' element, with Aparo's confident linework making every wave and shadow count.