The Brave and the Bold #143
dc • 1978
- Series
- The Brave and the Bold
- Issue
- 143
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Oct 31, 1978
- Story title
- Batman and the Creeper: "Cast the First Stone"
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The Brave and the Bold #143, published in 1978, emerged during a transitional period for DC Comics as the anthology title focused increasingly on team-ups between Batman and various members of the DC Universe. This specific issue features a pairing of Batman with the Elongated Man, Ralph Dibny, in a mystery-centric narrative written by Bob Haney. Haney was well known for his distinct, conversational dialogue style and his ability to maintain the continuity of the anthology despite its episodic nature.
The cover art and interior illustrations for this issue were provided by Jim Aparo, a definitive artist for the Batman character during the 1970s and 1980s. Aparo was celebrated for his dynamic page layouts and his ability to render Batman with a moody, atmospheric aesthetic that resonated with readers of the era. His work on this title was central to the series' identity, helping to cement the team-up format as a cornerstone of the Batman publication history before the series eventually evolved into the Outsiders.
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