The Brave and the Bold #182

Two versions of Batman — one in the familiar dark cowl, another in the golden-age style with a blue-grey costume — share the cover alongside Robin, the Ex-Boy Wonder, as a speeding train and a looming, bespectacled face in the background hint at something strange and dimensional afoot. The story title "Interlude on Earth-Two" sets up an intriguing multiverse premise, promising a collision between DC's parallel worlds that fans of both Bat-eras will appreciate. Jim Aparo handles the pencils, inks, and lettering, giving the 1982 issue a crisp, dynamic energy that makes it a satisfying entry in this long-running team-up series.