Batman #296 (Feb 1978)

Batman #296, published in Feb 1978, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by David Vern with cover art by Sal Amendola.

Entitled The Sinister Straws of the Scarecrow, 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: Iconic Sal Amendola Scarecrow Cover.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Scarecrow, James Gordon, Jarvis Skibo 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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