Detective Comics, #486

Published: October-November 1979

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Issue Contents:
Murder at Long Distance!

Story Featuring Batman

Story Notes

Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

Murder by Thunderbolt

Story Featuring Batman

Story Notes

Batman investigates the mysterious death of a skydiver that occurred in mid-dive, and discovers a connection to a rival gang that wants to take over Maxie Zeus' operations while Zeus is incarcerated at Arkham.

Wonder Woman Saves the Astronauts

Story Featuring Wonder Woman , Ad Featuring Hostess Fruit Pies

Storyline

A space shuttle cannot be reached by radio signal, so Wonder Woman leaves them a trail of Hostess Fruit Pies to guide them back to earth.

Credits
Story Notes

Art by Novick/Oksner confirmed by Novick Estate and original art notations.

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Contract!
Storyline

Christopher Chance takes a contract from Judy Dorrance, to protect her husband, diver Dane Dorrance.

Story Notes

This issue reveals that Dane Dorrance of the Sea Devils married Judy Walton, making her Judy Dorrance.

Crime Calls Killer Moth!

Story Featuring Batgirl

Storyline

A young boy reaches out to Barbara Gordon to help find his father's killer. Meanwhile, Killer Moth is on the loose in Washington.

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The Hospitable Hostage!
Storyline

When burglars try to rob Bruce Wayne's penthouse apartment, Alfred must outwit them before they discover Batman's secret identity.

Fear Times Four

Story Featuring Robin

Storyline

Robin investigates when the Scarecrow blackmails four Hudson University benefactors into giving him money or he will unleash their greatest fears against them.

Credits
Story Notes

Letters of comment from Mark Ryan, Edward B. Via and Scott Gibson.