Why it's Hot:
- 1st collaboration between writer Dennis O’Neil and artist Neal Adams on Batman
- Marks the beginning of the Bronze Age era for Batman, introducing a darker, more gothic tone
- Features the story "The Secret of the Waiting Graves," a fan-favorite tale
- White Pages
Synopsis:
In "The Secret of the Waiting Graves," Bruce Wayne attends a lavish party hosted by the enigmatic Muertos, a wealthy couple residing in Central Mexico. As Batman, he uncovers their secret: the couple has achieved immortality through the use of Sybil flowers, which grant eternal life at the cost of one's sanity. When Batman intervenes to stop their plan to spread the madness-inducing flowers worldwide, he sets the flowers ablaze. Deprived of their source of immortality, the Muertos rapidly age and perish, collapsing into their pre-dug graves. This issue is renowned for its atmospheric storytelling and marked a significant shift in the portrayal of Batman.
