Detective Comics, #483
Published: April-May 1979
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Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Joe Chill (mainstream Universe)
- Leslie Thompkins (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Martha Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Thomas Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: José Luis García-López
- Inks: José Luis García-López
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
Batcave
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
Story Notes
Introduction and contents page on inside front cover.
The Curse of Crime Alley
"More than two decades ago, this neighborhood..."
Storyline
On the anniversary of his parents' deaths, Batman returns to Crime Alley to visit Leslie Thompkins, and discovers that Maxie Zeus is planning to take out a former associate with a plan that endangers innocent lives.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Joe Chill (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Leslie Thompkins (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Martha Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Thomas Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Maxie Zeus (mainstream Universe)
- Long John Logan
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil
- Pencils: Don Newton
- Inks: Dan Adkins
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Todd Klein
- Editing: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz was the editor on this title prior to Paul Levitz. Origin recap. Leslie Thompkins and Crime Alley previously appeared in Detective Comics #457.
The "Lights!...Camera!...Murder!" Contract!
"Whoever first called Hollywood the world's largest..."
Storyline
Chance takes on the identity of Hollywood stuntman Brad Nayle to discover who's trying to kill him.
Characters
- Christopher Chance (mainstream Universe)
- The Human Target (mainstream Universe)
- Brad Nayle
- Jessica Kincaid
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Howard Chaykin
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Jean-Marie Borbouse
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Feature continues from The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #144 (November 1978).
A Date with Batgirl
"It's Batgirl -- gun her down!"
Storyline
Batgirl's fight against the terrorist members of the Squadron for the Advancement of Everybody is briefly interrupted when she agrees to go an a date with a shy sergeant.
Characters
- Batgirl (mainstream Universe)
- Barbara Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Sergeant Rod Stromer
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Bob Oksner
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Ben Oda
- Editing: Matt Kaufman
Return to Castle Branek!
"You have failed, Demon!"
Storyline
Baron Tyme holds the Eternity Book and forces the Demon to lead him to Merlin's tomb. He opens it and finds it empty.
Characters
- Jason Blood (mainstream Universe)
- Etrigan the Demon (mainstream Universe)
- Francine Langstrom (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Kirk Langstrom (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Man-Bat (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Glenda Mark (mainstream Universe)
- Harry Matthews (mainstream Universe)
- She-Bat (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Randu Singh (mainstream Universe)
- Inspector Stavic (mainstream Universe)
- Baron Tyme (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Colors: Jean-Marie Borbouse
- Letters: Todd Klein
Terminus!
"There is only one item of importance..."
Storyline
The Maze organization has recruited supervillains to assassinate Robin, but Robin still brings them down with the help of the New Carthage police and a surprise undercover operative.
Characters
- Card Queen (mainstream Universe)
- David Corby (mainstream Universe)
- Duela Dent (mainstream Universe)
- Lori Elton (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Chief Frank McDonald (mainstream Universe)
- The Raven (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Lieutenant Rick Tatem (mainstream Universe)
- Maze
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Colors: Kathi Kaeppel
- Letters: Ben Oda
- Inks: Dave Hunt
Gotham's Great Kangaroo Race!
Storyline
Gotham City's citizens don't know what to make of a kangaroo race sponsored by Bruce Wayne, but it's an elaborate ploy to allow Batman to capture an arms smuggler and his dealer.
Characters
- Alfred (mainstream Universe)
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- James Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Harcourt Bane ["Swagman" Ginty]
- Harrison Juke
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil
- Pencils: Dick Dillin
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- 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.
40 Years of the Ultimate Detective
Featuring Batcave
Credits
- Script: Mike W. Barr
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Information on 40 years of Detective Comics.
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Statement of October 1, 1978 Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 129,792 Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 69,285 Owner: DC Comics, Inc., wholly owned by Warner Communications, Inc., a publicly-held company, both at 75 Rockefeller Plaza, N.Y., N.Y. 10019
Happy Anniversary from the Whole Batman Family!
Characters
- Alfred (mainstream Universe)
- Batgirl (mainstream Universe)
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Oswald Cobblepot (mainstream Universe)
- Barbara Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- James Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Joker (mainstream Universe)
- Edward Nigma (mainstream Universe)
- Penguin (mainstream Universe)
- Riddler (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
Back cover.