For the next two decades, the Creeper made sporadic appearances in DC Comics stories, often aiding other heroes such as Batman. Most of these stories were written by Denny O'Neil. The Creeper teamed with Batman in "The Brave and the Bold" #80 (November 1968), then guested in "Justice League of America" #70 (March 1969). He also appeared with Batman in "Detective Comics" #418 (December 1971). After the origin was reprinted in "Detective Comics" #443 (November 1974), Jack Ryder was shown working as a news anchor on Gotham City television in issue #445 (March 1975). In "Detective Comics" #447–448 (May–June 1975), the Creeper helped Batman prove he had been framed for murder by Ra's al Ghul.