Detective Comics, #481
Published: December 1978-January 1979
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Issue Contents:
Murder in the Night
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Starlin
- Inks: Jim Starlin
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
Story Notes
Wraparound cover. Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Detective Comics Starring the Batman Family
Credits
- Pencils: Todd Klein
- Inks: Todd Klein
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Credits confirmed from Todd Klein's website (http://kleinletters.com/1979OtherStuff.html).
Ticket to Tragedy
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Sir Basil Smythe
- Henry Frome
- Greeny Velvet
- Milt Solo
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil
- Pencils: Marshall Rogers
- Inks: Marshall Rogers
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Mike Stevens
- Editing: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Does the Costume Make the Hero?
Storyline
Robin agrees to try-out three different new look costumes designed by his fans. While investigating the disappearance of Gary Stephans, Robin has another encounter with the mysterious Raven.
Characters
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Margie Spratt
- Lori Elton
- Dave Corby
- Chief Frank McDonald
- Raven (villain)
- Bart Twitchell
- Warner
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Don Newton
- Inks: Dan Adkins
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Shelly Leferman
- Editing: Al Milgrom
Story Notes
Robin costume designs sent in by readers Joe Montgomery, Paul Decker and George T. Johnston. Robin previously battled the Raven in The Batman Family #19.
A Slow Death in China!
Storyline
Batgirl travels to China to learn more about the Sino-Supermen and their possible connection with her brother Tony.
Characters
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- Senator Thomas Cleary [Tom]
- Leslie Tauburn
- the Sino-Superman
- Wo Fong
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
- Editing: Al Milgrom
- Inks: Bob Smith
Story Notes
Batgirl previously battled the Sino-Supermen in The Batman Family #19.
The Whittles Snatch
Characters
- Jason Bard
- Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]
- Francine Langstrom
- Rebecca Langstrom
- J. J. Whittles
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Don Newton
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Ben Oda
- Editing: Al Milgrom
- Inks: Dave Hunt
Murder in the Night!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- James Gordon
- Ronald Thursgood
- Ramsey Larken
- Bruno Clark
- Xavier Simon
- Thomas Wayne (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Jim Starlin
- Pencils: Jim Starlin
- Inks: P. Craig Russell
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Bruce Simon
- Editing: Al Milgrom
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Mike Grell
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Bob Rodi, Dave Elyea, Martin Maenza, Wallace L. Hopkins, Scott Huver and Kevin J. Dooley. Sequence on inside back cover page.