Dynamic Classics #1

Name: Dynamic Classics #1
Brand: DC

Sep 1978 · DC · 0.50 USD

“The Secret of the Waiting Graves”

In "The Secret of the Waiting Graves," Batman is drawn into a mysterious fiesta hosted by the enigmatic Mexican socialites Juan and Dolores Muerto, where a deadly assassination attempt reveals a shocking secret: the Muertos have unlocked the key to immortality. Written by Denny O'Neil and brought to life with stark, expressive art by Neal Adams and inks by Dick Giordano, this Dynamic Classics #1 tale blends gothic intrigue with classic noir suspense. The cover, a striking collaboration by Dick Giordano, captures the story’s eerie elegance.

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writer Denny O'Neil · artist Neal Adams · inker Dick Giordano · letterer Ben Oda · cover Dick Giordano

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Full credits

writer Denny O'Neil

artist Neal Adams

inker Dick Giordano

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Dick Giordano

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Bruce Wayne is invited to a grand fiesta by Mexican socialites Juan and Dolores Muerto. As Batman, he thwarts the assassination of one of the guests and finds that the Muertos have discovered the secret of immortality.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).