Detective Comics, #454
Published: December 1975
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Issue Contents:
"Batman -- You're a maniac to do -- this -- to an innocent man!"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Hawkman [Carter Hall] (head shot)
Credits
- Pencils: Ernie Chan
- Inks: Ernie Chan
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Marjorie van Doorn (uncertain)
Story Notes
Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
The Captive Commissioner
"Commissioner Gordon has been captured by the 3 Svengali Brothers, underworld figures."
Storyline
The Three Svengali Brothers have kidnapped Commissioner Gordon. Batman distracts two of them with Hostess Fruit Pies, while Robin punches the third brother in the face.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Commissioner James Gordon
- The Three Svengali Brothers
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
Story Notes
Color ad on inside front cover.
The Set-Up Caper
"You! Rex Giles! I've been looking for you!"
Storyline
Batman is set up to be sued for false arrest, assault and battery.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Kid Cobra
- Commissioner James Gordon
- Rex Giles
- Jacques Sato
Credits
- Script: Paqui
- Pencils: José Luis García-López
- Inks: Jack Syracuse
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
The Catch-Me-If-You-Can Crook!
"Name: Chester McCann Occupation: Crook"
Characters
- Hawkman [Carter Hall]
- Hawkgirl [Shiera Hall]
- Chester McCann
- Al Spears
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Pencils: José Luis García-López
- Inks: José Luis García-López
- Letters: Ben Oda
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 Steve Blakely, Jack Brannon, Marlene Menze, Sherman Boyson, John Heebink, Adam Castro, Fraser Engerman, Rick Peterson, Robert Mallory, D. K. Thomas and Jim Langley.