Batman #301 - 1978 - DC Comic - PR

Batman #301 - 1978 - DC Comic

Poor Condition - Heavily worn, taped back cover

For some time, Gotham City has been plagued by the rumor of an "overlord" of crime-bosses in town, whose life is guarded by a secret troop of "wire-heads." The "wire-heads" have platinum ankh-symbols secretly placed at the base of their skulls, unknown to themselves, which will program them to kill anyone remotely connected with the demise of the "overlord," should he die an unnatural death.

The rumor is revealed as fact after a man named Judson Phillips is cut down by gunfire when Batman stops a gang of crooks from stealing charity money at an auction. During an autopsy, a platinum ankh is found at the base of Phillips's skull. Batman and Commissioner Gordon concoct a plan to expose a suspected mob connection in the police when they hear of this.