| "Murder in the Night!" | |
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| General Information | |
| Series: | Detective Comics |
| Issue Number: | 481 |
| First Published: | December, 1978-January, 1979 |
| Previous Issue: | Detective Comics #480 |
| Next Issue: | Detective Comics #482 |
Synopsis
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"Ticket to Tragedy"Edit
Batman must race against time to discover the identity of a murderer and capture him in order to convince a disillusioned surgeon not to burn his notes for a new medical technique.
"Does the Costume Make the Hero?"Edit
Robin tries out three new costumes designed by his fans, including one with a jet-pack, which he uses in a battle against the Raven and the mysterious crime-cartel which he encounters.
"A Slow Death in China!"Edit
On a diplomatic mission to China, Batgirl first beats off an attack by the Sino-Supermen, then is captured as Barbara Gordon along with her aide.
"The Whittles Snatch"Edit
Man-Bat and Jason Bard go after a kidnapped woman who may not be all that kidnapped.
"Murder in the Night!"Edit
To be added
AppearancesEdit
"Ticket to Tragedy"Edit
IndividualsEdit
- Batman
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Sir Basil Smythe (Only appearance)
- Henry Frome (Only appearance; dies)
- Greeny Velvet (Only appearance)
- Milt Solo (Only appearance)
- Bart (Only appearance)
LocationsEdit
- England
- London
- St. Anselms Hospital
- London
- Gotham City
ItemsEdit
VehiclesEdit
"Does the Costume Make the Hero?"Edit
IndividualsEdit
- Robin
- The Raven
- Margie Spratt (Only appearance)
- Lori Elton
- Dave Corby (Only appearance)
- Frank McDonald
- Bart Twitchel (Only appearance)
LocationsEdit
- New Carthage
ItemsEdit
"A Slow Death in China!"Edit
IndividualsEdit
- Batgirl
- The Sino-Supermen
- Senator Tom Cleary
- Leslie Tauburn
- Wo Fong
LocationsEdit
- China
- Peking
"The Whittles Snatch"Edit
IndividualsEdit
- Man-Bat
- Francine Langstrom
- Becky Langstrom
- Jason Bard
- J. J. Whittles (Only appearance)
- Mrs. Whittles (Only appearance)
LocationsEdit
- Gotham City
- Gotham City Stadium
- Disco Club
"Murder in the Night!"Edit
IndividualsEdit
- Batman (Flashback and Main Story)
- James Gordon
- Thomas Wayne (In Flashback Only)
- Ronald Thursgood (Flashback and Main Story)
- Ramsey Larken (In Flashback Only)
- Bruno Clark (In Flashback Only)
- Xavier Simon (First Appearance)(Flashback and Main Story)
LocationsEdit
- Gotham City
- Wayne Foundation
- Wayne Manor (In Flashback Only)
ItemsEdit
NotesEdit
- With this issue, Detective Comics increases from 40 pages to 64 pages.
- With this issue, Detective Comics merges with Batman Family. The main result is, when Detective Comics has backup features, they will now usually star Batman-related characters.
- The Robin, Batgirl and Man-Bat features begin in this issue, all continuing storylines started in Batman Family. Man-Bat will not appear in every issue.
