Batman #223 (Jul 1970)

Batman #223, published in Jul 1970, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Bill Finger with cover art by Curt Swan.

Entitled 1st Story - City Without Guns! & 2nd Story - The Mardi Gras Mystery, 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), Robin (Dick Grayson), Frank LumardInspector Deggers, Chester Gleek 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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