Batman #338: This Sporting Death!
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 338
- Cover date
- 1981-08-31
- ComicVine ID
- 21405
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Issue summary
“THE SPORTING DEATH!” Batman does battle with the Sportsman, an athletically costumed murderer who is out to kill famous sports figures! In “KILLER UNDER THE BIG TOP!” Robin investigates the murder of Jo-Jo Jones, a member of Hill’s Circus! Notes: This issue contains the Hostess superhero ad " Superman vs the Laughing Gas Bandits "
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Batman #338: This Sporting Death! is a Batman issue with cover date 1981-08-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson).
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What comic is Batman #338: This Sporting Death!?
Batman #338: This Sporting Death! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #338 with a cover date of 1981-08-31.
Who appears in Batman #338: This Sporting Death!?
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