Batman #243 (Aug 1972)

Batman #243, published in Aug 1972, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Denny ONeil with cover art by Neal Adams.

Entitled The Lazarus Pit!, 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 Lazarus Pit (Ra's al Ghul's regeneration pit).

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Ras Al Ghul, Talia, Lo Ling 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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