Batman #242 (Jun 1972)

Batman #242, published in Jun 1972, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Denny ONeil/Bill Finger with cover art by Michael Kaluta.

Entitled 1st Story - Bruce Wayne -- Rest in Peace! & 2nd Story - The People Vs. the Batman, 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: 1st appearance of Bruce Wayne as Matches Malone.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Ras Al Ghul, James Gordon, Matches Malone 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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