Batman Superband #7

In "Killer mit dem Gifttick," a new mayor forces Jim Gordon and Batman into retirement, replacing them with a new police chief and the Metallos—only for Batman to be injured in a mission that seems to prove the mayor's fears were justified. When the Wayne Building is seized and hostages taken, the new regime fails spectacularly, leaving the mayor with no choice but to call on the retired heroes once more. Written by Bob Haney and illustrated with sharp precision by Jim Aparo—both pencils and inks—this 1978 tale delivers a tense, classic Batman mystery with a twist that redefines loyalty and duty. The cover, also by Jim Aparo, captures the stakes with a dramatic, shadowed Gotham skyline.