Batman #237 (Dec 1971)

Batman #237, published in Dec 1971, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Denny ONeil/Bill Finger with cover art by Neal Adams.

Entitled 1st Story - Night of the Reaper! & 2nd Story - The Screaming House, the story(s) continues The Caped Crusader's Bronze Age adventures as Batman faces Gotham’s criminals, mysteries, and shifting threats.

It is regarded as a key Batman comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of the Reaper (Benjamin Gruener).

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Tom Fagan, Doctor Gruener and other characters from Batman’s world.

A classic Bronze Age Batman comic, this issue reflects the darker, more grounded direction of Batman storytelling, with stronger detective themes and key character moments.

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