Batman #238 (Jan 1972)

Batman #238, published in Jan 1972, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by David Vern Reed/Jack Cole with cover art by Neal Adams.

Entitled 1st Story - The Masterminds of Crime! & 2nd Story - Oh Plastic Man, the story(s) continues The Dark Knight'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: Origin of Doom Patrol retold.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), James Gordon, Dave Gregg 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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