Detective Comics, #493
Published: August 1980
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- Red Tornado
- Human Target [Christopher Chance]
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Riddles in the Dark
Storyline
The Riddler escapes and flees Gotham to go to Houston. Batman follows and teams up with a new hero, Swashbuckler, to stop the Riddler.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Riddler [Edward Nigma] (villain)
- Swashbuckler [Michael Carter]
- Vigilante [Greg Sanders] (flashback)
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Commissioner James Gordon
- J. R. Noone
Credits
- Script: Cary Burkett
- Pencils: Don Newton
- Inks: Dan Adkins
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Swashbuckler says The Vigilante is his uncle.
The Face of Humanity!
Characters
- Red Tornado
Credits
- Script: J. M. DeMatteis
- Pencils: José Delbo
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Actually a Red Tornado strip. Red Tornado feature continues in World's Finest Comics.
The Bobsled Run
Characters
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
The Man in Black Wears Green!
Storyline
Robin is determined to uncover the identity of the mysterious man in black who has been following Dick around campus.
Characters
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Jennifer Anne
- Kenny
- Doris Dexter
- Lucius Fox
- Mr. Lloyd
- Mr. Myers (the man in black)
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
- Pencils: Charles Nicholas
The 18-Wheel War Contract!
Characters
- Human Target [Christopher Chance]
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Steve Mitchell
- Colors: Jean-Marie Borbouse
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Note: guest stars with Slam Bradley in #500.
Flames of Fear!
Storyline
Batgirl must rescue a little girl from a building fire.
Characters
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- James Stein
- Robert "Bob" Barton
- Richard Bender
- Jim Dover (father)
- Tracy Dover (young girl)
Credits
- Script: Cary Burkett
- Pencils: José Delbo
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
Tracy Dover and her father are identified by name in Detective Comics #494, although the father's first name is not revealed until Detective Comics #496.
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Kevin J. Dooley and Mike Sopp.