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Detective Comics, #493

Published: August 1980

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Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

Riddles in the Dark

Story Featuring Batman

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.

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Swashbuckler says The Vigilante is his uncle.

The Face of Humanity!
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Actually a Red Tornado strip. Red Tornado feature continues in World's Finest Comics.

The Bobsled Run

Story Featuring Green Lantern , Ad Featuring Hostess Twinkies

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The Man in Black Wears Green!

Story Featuring Robin

Storyline

Robin is determined to uncover the identity of the mysterious man in black who has been following Dick around campus.

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The 18-Wheel War Contract!
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Note: guest stars with Slam Bradley in #500.

Flames of Fear!

Story Featuring Batgirl

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Batgirl must rescue a little girl from a building fire.

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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.

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Letters of comment from Kevin J. Dooley and Mike Sopp.