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Detective Comics, #416

Published: October 1971

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Issue Contents:
Man-Bat Madness!

Story Featuring Batman

"Plus Three More Mystery Thrillers!"

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Story Notes

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

Man-Bat Madness!

Story Featuring Batman

"Rematch! The stark, blood-chilling comeback of a fearsome foe..."

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Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. As noted in the letters page, Robbins based his splash page on a sketch by fan Anthony Kowalik, who also suggested the story.

The Deadly Go-Between!

Story Featuring Batgirl

"A deadly pall has fallen over Gotham City and its staunch defenders in blue..."

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Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Story continues in Detective Comics #417.

Rex - Circus Detective!

Story Featuring Rex the Wonder Dog

"Amidst the gaiety and merriment of the Galaxy Circus, death struck twice at the daredevils who whirled on the flying trapeze!"

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The Case of the Gold Dust Death!

"Test your wits against a criminal!"

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Batman's Hot Line Extra

Letter Column Featuring Batman's Hot-Line

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Story Notes

Letters of comment from Gary Skinner, Michael Suchcicki, Keith Stevens and Marc Winerman and author/artist Frank Robbins, who explains that the inspiration for the Man-Bat story came from fan Anthony Kowalik, who also provided a sketch for the splash page that was followed by Robbins.

Letter Column Featuring Batman's Hot-Line

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Story Notes

Letters of comment from Gary Skinner, Brenda Wang, Scott Gibson, Christopher Juricich and Gerard Triano.

One to Startle You--

"Read DC's Best"

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The Magic of Kirby!

"Bigger & Better"

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