Batman #349 features Robin's terrifying encounter with the vampiric Dala and her brother, the Monk, marking a significant supernatural turn for the Boy Wonder. While Batman investigates the Academy of Crime on the West Coast, Robin faces these classic villains, updated from Batman's early adventures. This issue, with art by horror master Gene Colan, also sees James Gordon join Jason Bard's detective agency, making it a notable chapter for fans of classic Batman lore and supernatural storylines.