Using his detective skills, Batman begins trailing the madman who has been terrorizing Gotham; and it leads to Wayne Manor where Alfred's life hangs in the balance.

Notes:

• "Focus" 2/3 page text piece in memory of Sol Harrison by Paul Levitz.
• "DC Checklist This Week" 1/3 page featuring the releases for the week.
• On page 15 panel 3 Batman mentions his mentor Harvey Harris "...he was one of the best teachers I ever had..."
• On page 21 panel 7 the comment "...maybe you should trade in your guns for some anti-giant bat spray..." was a homage to the gimmicks on the Batman television show.
• First appearance of the letter column "Legends of the Dark Knight."