Batman #221 (May 1970)

Batman #221, published in May 1970, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Frank Robbins/Mike Friedrich with cover art by Neal Adams.

Entitled 1st Story - A Bat-Death for Batman! & 2nd Story - Hot Time in Gotham Town Tonight!, the story(s) feature The Caped Crusader and continues Batman’s long-running adventures in Gotham City.

This issue forms part of the wider Batman series, known for its detective stories, iconic villains, and enduring place in DC Comics history.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Willi Von Ritter, Ilga Von Ritter, Otto Kramm and other characters from Batman’s world.

A classic Bronze Age Batman comic, this issue captures the shift toward darker stories, stronger detective elements, and more serious Gotham-based adventures.

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