Detective Comics, #390

Published: August 1969

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Story Featuring Batman

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Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

If the Coffin Fits -- Wear It!

Story Featuring Batman

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The Masquerader's gang of crooks keep trying to destroy Batman's costume. It's a ploy to force him to wear a new costume which will constrict and eventually kill him. The Masquerader is eventually revealed to be Batman's tailor Sam Tweed, who devised the deadly costume.

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Page 6 is a 2/3-page and page 15 is a 1/2-page.

Countdown to Chaos!

Story Featuring Robin

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Dick's date with Sandy is interrupted by a gang from a rival school who try to crash the Gotham school dance. Meanwhile, someone is blackmailing the school's administrator to force him to break off talks with the teacher's union.

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Story continues in Detective Comics #391.

Letter Column Featuring Batman's Hot-Line

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Letters of comment from Steven Carlberg, Martin Pasko, and Gary Kuhlmann.

Summertime Begins with...

Story Featuring Scooter

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House ad for Swing with Scooter (DC, 1966 series) #20, on sale June 10.

Dynamite's Coming!
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House ad for DC comics featuring logos and partial cover art for several current issues.

Who Are the Gorgeous Girls in the Life of Jimmy Olsen?

Story Featuring Jimmy Olsen

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House ad for Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1954 series) #122 [Giant #G-62], on sale June 19.