Detective Comics, #485
Published: August-September 1979
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Issue Contents:
The Vengeance Vow! (1)
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- The Bronze Tiger (mainstream Universe)
- The Sensei (mainstream Universe)
- Benjamin Turner (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- The League of Assassins
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Batcave
Storyline
Paul Levitz talks about the stories in this issue.
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
Story Notes
Contents & intro page on inside front cover page.
The Vengeance Vow!
"It is not quiet on these circus grounds..."
Storyline
Receiving a warning that Kathy Kane, the former Batwoman, is in danger, Batman travels to Kathy's circus only to find her attacked by the League of Assassins. Kathy is killed in the attack. Ra's Al Ghul reveals that the Sensei is behind the attack, so Batman goes after him, but must face off against the formidable Bronze Tiger.
Characters
- Alfred (mainstream Universe)
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Batwoman (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- The Bronze Tiger (mainstream Universe)
- Ra's al Ghul (mainstream Universe)
- Kathy Kane (mainstream Universe)
- The Sensei (mainstream Universe)
- Talia (mainstream Universe)
- Benjamin Turner (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- League of Assassins (villain)
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil
- Pencils: Don Newton
- Inks: Dan Adkins
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Story continues in #487, then in 489, and concludes in 490. The Bronze Tiger is really Ben Turner, last seen in Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (DC, 1975 series) #18.
The Case of the Cavorting Corpse!
"A car gone out of control... a jacknifed tractor-trailer..."
Storyline
Robin stops a group of diamond smugglers.
Characters
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Chief Frank McDonald (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Daniel Hayes
- Jack
- Marty
- Bob
- Betsy
- Preston (Diamond Merchant)
Credits
- Script: Paul Kupperberg
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Ben Oda
- Inks: Dave Hunt
The Fatal Finale!
"The setting: an expensively-decorated executive suite..."
Storyline
Baron Tyme tries to siphon energy from Etrigan but Jason Blood's friends and a magic mirror put an end to Baron Tyme.
Characters
- Abner Beckermann (mainstream Universe)
- Jason Blood (mainstream Universe)
- Etrigan the Demon (mainstream Universe)
- Glenda Mark (mainstream Universe)
- Harry Matthews (mainstream Universe)
- Randu Singh (mainstream Universe)
- Baron Tyme (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Colors: Jean-Marie Borbouse
- Letters: Ben Oda
The Case of the Untouchable Crook!
"I thought I heard something out here..."
Storyline
Batgirl investigates payoffs to a U.S. Congressman by a foreign country.
Characters
- Batgirl (mainstream Universe)
- Barbara Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Anton Karyov
- Congressman Carlton Roberts
- Gloria Mann
- Congresswoman Gerald
- Congressman Cartwright
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: John Celardo
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Ben Oda
SST -- The Super-Sonic Threat!
"Rebecca must have inherited my acute bat-hearing!"
Storyline
Man-Bat takes the case of Cara Eliot who wants him to follow her husband.
Characters
- Jason Bard (mainstream Universe)
- Francine Langstrom (mainstream Universe)
- Kirk Langstrom (mainstream Universe)
- Rebecca Langstrom (mainstream Universe)
- Man-Bat (mainstream Universe)
- Cara Eliot
- SST [Wayne Eliot]
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Don Newton
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Shelly Leferman
Story Notes
1-page retelling of Man-Bat's origin.
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
Story Notes
Letters from: Rex Arnold, Edward Via and Roger Schoolcraft. Sequence on inside back cover page.
Best Bat-Wishes, Batgirl & Robin
Characters
- Batgirl (mainstream Universe)
- Barbara Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
Story Notes
Back cover pin-up.