Detective Comics, #444
Published: December 1974-January 1975
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Bat-Murderer!
"Good Lord Batman! You didn't have to kill her!"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Talia Al Ghul
- James Gordon
- Star Hawkins (head shot)
- Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny] (head shot)
- Robin [Dick Grayson] (head shot)
- Kid Eternity (head shot)
- Roy Raymond (head shot)
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin. A portion of this cover is redrawn for half of cover to Detective Comics #448.
Rush This Coupon Now!
"Recent testimonials have shown that the muscle building know-how imparted in the Newest Bodybuilding method to be introduced to the North American market..."
Story Notes
Interior front cover advertisement for the Muscle Fighter IV book.
Detective Comics (1)
Credits
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson (uncertain)
- Inks: Murphy Anderson (uncertain)
Story Notes
This page includes indicia information at bottom.
Bat-Murderer!
"Bat-murderer? A curious title, that - - but then, this is a most curious night that sweeps across a slumbering Gotham City!"
Characters
- Talia Al Ghul
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Commissioner James Gordon
- Scrag Donovan
- Roger Barton
- Elizabeth Baylor
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Letters: Jim Aparo
- Editing: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Bat-Murderer series begins; ends with #448.
Dick Grayson Detective!
"Haw! What a dumb detective this Dick Grayson is!"
Characters
- Dick Grayson [Robin]
- Batman (cameo)
Credits
- Script: David Vern
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
The Case of the Martian Witness!
"No wonder no one ever comes into this Red Jungle of Vesta!"
Characters
- Star Hawkins
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
Story Notes
1st story of the series.
Duke the Super Action Dog
"He wants you to be his master!"
Surprise Coin Packet
"Collect coins...the hobby road to riches"
Super-Hero Stick-Ons!
"Stick your favorites up anywhere...in seconds!"
Featuring Comedy Cover Capers
"Having fun with new dialogue on past Detective covers!"
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Irv Novick
Story Notes
Reprints various Detective Comics covers with altered dialogue.
The International Sky Police!
"Stay where you are! You're being watched by the International Sky Police!"
Characters
- Ray Foster
Credits
- Pencils: Leonard Starr
- Inks: Leonard Starr
Story Notes
Add feature logo Manhunters Around the World
Free! 40 Red China Stamps
"Save these valuable postage stamps now while they last!"
Reward $11,750.00 For This Coin!
"Stop spending valuable coins worth hundreds of dollars."
Most Pages For Your Money
Featuring DC 100 Pages
"Biggest bargain in comics!"
Wear Your Own Football Jersey Like the Pros
Featuring Curtiss Jersey
The Man Called Unknown (1)
Sales Ads (1)
Story Notes
Half page of 10 novelty advertisements with mail in coupon.
Make Excellent Extra Cash...
"with no real "selling"...just showing this sample which we give you...Free!"
"Readers...our first issue of The Amazing World of DC Comics was a big success!"
Characters
- Batman
- Cary Bates (as a caricature)
- Robin
Story Notes
Subscription advertisement for National Periodical Publications.
The Good-Luck Prophet
"I know Provo predicted this flight would be a success - - but I've got to stop it anyway!"
Characters
- Roy Raymond
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
The Simple Advice That Changed Bob's Body and His Entire Life!
"Rocky, how did you develop such muscles? You used to be so skinny and weak looking!"
Now You Can Get the Copies You've Missed
"Get your copy now - - while the limited supply lasts!"
Here is the Answer to the Puzzle on page 26
"Don't look till you've worked the Puzzle!"
Story Notes
Answers to the Bat-Puzzle earlier in the issue.
Write Right Now!
"Write advertisers direct."
Story Notes
Full page of various novelty advertisements. Featured on two separate pages but indexed here as one entry of two pages.
The Case of the Haunted Horse!
"Not that I'm any expert on ghosts, but I couldn't quite believe in a stupid spook that couldn't hit the side of a barn with a six-gun..."
Characters
- Sierra Smith
Credits
- Script: Joe Millard
- Pencils: Alex Toth
- Inks: Alex Toth
"It's so quiet today."
Characters
- Casey the Cop
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Here is the Original Dialogue for the Covers on page 37
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
Story Notes
The original dialogue for the covers used in the Comedy Cover Capers earlier in the issue.
Circus Beat
Featuring Walter Parker
"What a beat! One of these entertainers is performing a crime before thousands of people!"
Characters
- Walter Parker
Credits
- Script: Dick Wood
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
The Magical Mystery Mirror
"Ralph Dibney! This is an honor - - the famous Elongated Man accepting an invitation to visit my Mirror Mart!"
Characters
- Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]
- Sue Dibny
- Janice Fell
- Dennis Fell
- Amos Fell
Credits
- Script: Mike W. Barr
- Pencils: Jack Syracuse
- Inks: Jack Syracuse
- Editing: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Story Notes
Letters of comment from David E. Romm, Chad B. Goyette, Antone Perry, David Seidman and David Dasch.
Guaranteed!
"Triple your money in less than 30 days...or get your money back"
Novelty Advertisements (1)
Story Notes
Interior back cover advertisement for novelty advertisement. Includes a mail in coupon with a money back guarantee.
Endangered Animals by Revell
"Revell's new Endangered Animal models are big, fun-filled kits that capture all the action and fury of the real animals..."
Story Notes
Back cover advertisement for the Endangered series of snap-together model kits.