Batman #316 (Oct 1979)

Batman #316, published in Oct 1979, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Len Wein with cover art by Dick Giordano/Ross Andru.

Entitled Color Me Deadly!, 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 Crazy-Quilt.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Crazy-Quilt, James Gordon 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.

Protect this issue with our Iconic Comics Current Bags and Iconic Comics Current Boards.