Batman #342 (Dec 1981)

Batman #342, published in Dec 1981, is a Bronze Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Gerry Conway with cover art by Denys Cowan.

Entitled 1st Story - Requiem for a Hero & 2nd Story - Burn, Robin, Burn, the story(s) feature The Dark Knight and continues Batman’s long-running adventures in Gotham City.

This issue forms part of the wider Batman series, known for its detective stories, iconic villains, and enduring place in DC Comics history.

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Man-Bat, Dr Terrence Thirteen, Commissioner James Gordon and other characters from Batman’s world.

A classic Bronze Age Batman comic, this issue captures the shift toward darker stories, stronger detective elements, and more serious Gotham-based adventures.

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