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Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!
Storyline
Talia is held by the League of Assassins, as Batman is about to be beheaded.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Talia al Ghul
- League of Assassins
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Inks: Neal Adams
Story Notes
Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Giant Play Zoo Animal Collection
"20 lovable animals to delight the heart of every child!"
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!
"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.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Talia Al Ghul (villain, introduction)
- Dr. Darrk (death)
- League of Assassins
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil
- Pencils: Bob Brown
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Ben Oda
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.
Story Notes
Between pages 6 and 7 of the previous story sequence.
Story Notes
Between pages 8 and 9 of the previous story sequence.
Story Notes
Sold by Campus Classics. Between pages 12 and 13 of the previous story sequence.
Cut... and Run!
"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.
Characters
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- Mamie Acheson
Credits
- Script: Frank Robbins
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Ray Holloway (uncertain)
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.
Story Notes
On the top half of the page between pages 2 and 3 of the previous story sequence.
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 4 and 5 of the previous story sequence. Mirobar Sales Corp.
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.
"Dear Editor: The Man-Bat trilogy..."
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson (uncertain)
- Inks: Murphy Anderson (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Guy Lillian, Joe Rusnak, Gary Kuhlmann, Steve Beery and Doug Ropp.
Fly Your Own 747 Jumbo Jet!
Story Notes
Sold by National P.P. Jet.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
The Groovy Grabber. It's Much More than Just a Top.
Story Notes
Back cover. Advertisement for Groovy Grabber toy by Aurora Products.