Detective Comics #497 (of 1000000)
Bad Night in Baja; Barbara Gordon... Murderess!
December 31st, 1980
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Number:
497
(of 881)
Name:
Bad Night in Baja; Barbara Gordon... Murderess!
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Cover date:
December 31st, 1980
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Unknown
In this issue, Batgirl is accused of murder. Can she clear her name before it's too late?
- "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.
- "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.