The Brave and the Bold #110

The Brave and the Bold #110, published by DC Comics in early 1974, remains a notable entry in a series famously dedicated to team-ups between established superheroes. During this era, the title served as a primary showcase for Batman, who acted as a constant anchor while encountering rotating guest stars. This specific issue features a pairing of Batman and the Phantom Stranger, a character steeped in supernatural mystery and occult themes that offered a stark tonal contrast to the detective-focused narratives typically associated with the Caped Crusader.

The interior art was provided by Jim Aparo, a legendary DC artist whose distinct, dynamic style defined the visual identity of Batman throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Working from a script by Bob Haney, who was known for his idiosyncratic and often experimental storytelling, the issue reflects the creative freedom the series allowed during that period. It was received as a quintessential example of the 'team-up' genre, blending the grounded urban grit of Gotham City with the atmospheric, otherworldly elements characteristic of the Phantom Stranger’s lore.