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Detective Comics #497 (of 1000000)

Bad Night in Baja; Barbara Gordon... Murderess!
December 31st, 1980

Detective Comics #497 (of 881)

Bad Night in Baja; Barbara Gordon... Murderess!
December 31st, 1980

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497 (of 881)
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Bad Night in Baja; Barbara Gordon... Murderess!
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Cover date:
December 31st, 1980
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Unknown
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In this issue, Batgirl is accused of murder. Can she clear her name before it's too late?

  1. "Bad Night in Baja" (Batman) written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Don Newton, inked by Dan Adkins, lettered by Ben Oda and colored by Adrienne Roy.
  2. "Barbara Gordon... Murderess!" (Batgirl) written by Cary Burkett, penciled by Jose Delbo, inked by Joe Giella, lettered by Milt Snapinn and colored by Gene D'Angelo.

Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Superman in "Saves the Weather Satellite".
  • The story "Bad Night in Baja" is dedicated to Will Eisner.
  • The rain puddles on page 1 spell out Batman.
  • Batman used a Gas Canister from his Utility Belt.
  • On page 25 panel 5 Dr. Levitz is a homage to Paul Levitz.

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