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Detective Comics, #411

Published: May 1971

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Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!

Story Featuring Batman

Storyline

Talia is held by the League of Assassins, as Batman is about to be beheaded.

Credits
Story Notes

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

Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!

Story Featuring Batman

"The night breathes soot-colored fog... and there is a stillness broken only by gasps of wind and the muffled lapping of the sea."

Storyline

Batman meets Talia, Ra's Al Ghul's daughter.

Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Story continues in "Daughter of the Demon" in Batman #232 (July 1971). First mention of Ra's Al Ghul. The League of Assassins (as well as Dr. Darrk) first appeared in Detective Comics #405. However, this is the first appearance of Talia Al Ghul, who would be a major presence in the life of Batman for decades to come.

Cut... and Run!

Story Featuring Batgirl

"They say that in your final moments your life flashes past! Is this my final moment?"

Storyline

Batgirl must escape from a textile pattern-cutter set to slice her to pieces.

Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Story continues from Detective Comics #410.

Letter Column Featuring Batman's Hot-Line

"Dear Editor: The Man-Bat trilogy..."

Credits
Story Notes

Letters of comment from Guy Lillian, Joe Rusnak, Gary Kuhlmann, Steve Beery and Doug Ropp.

Giant Play Zoo Animal Collection

"20 lovable animals to delight the heart of every child!"

Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Fly Your Own 747 Jumbo Jet!
DC Special
Story Notes

On the bottom half of the page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story sequence. Ad for DC Special #12 (DC, 1968 series) #12.

Story Notes

On the top half of the page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story sequence. Mirobar Sales Corp.

Mini-Science Kits for Maxi-Fun
Story Notes

On the bottom half of the page between pages 2 and 3 of the previous story sequence.

Story Notes

On the top half of the page between pages 2 and 3 of the previous story sequence.

Story Notes

Between pages 12 and 13 of the previous story sequence.

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Between pages 8 and 9 of the previous story sequence.

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Between pages 6 and 7 of the previous story sequence.

The Groovy Grabber. It's Much More than Just a Top.
Story Notes

Back cover. Advertisement for Groovy Grabber toy by Aurora Products.