The Brave And The Bold #180 1981

The Brave And The Bold #180, published by DC in November 1981, features a team-up between Batman and the Spectre. In "The Scepter of the Dragon God!," they confront Wa'ar-zen, an ancient sorcerer seeking immense power through a mystical scepter. This issue is notable for the first appearance and subsequent death of the villain Wa'ar-zen. A backup story, "Be Still, My Trembling Heart!," continues the adventures of Nemesis. The striking cover art is by Jim Aparo.