Cover: John Byrne

Batman #401

Nov 1986 · DC · 0.75 USD; 1.00 CAD; 0.40 GBP

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“A Bird in the Hand ...”

In "A Bird in the Hand ...," Magpie makes a flashy entrance at a high-society gala showcasing the Wayne family jewels, drawing the attention of G. Gordon Godfrey before vanishing into the night. Batman and Robin follow her trail to a museum, where the chase intensifies—setting the stage for a tense game of cat and mouse. Written by Barbara J. Randall and illustrated by Trevor Von Eeden, with colors by Adrienne Roy and letters by John Costanza, this 1986 classic features a striking cover by John Byrne.

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writer Barbara J. Randall · artist, inker Trevor Von Eeden · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer John Costanza · cover John Byrne

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Cast · 8 characters

Alfred Pennyworth Batman Commissioner James Gordon G. Gordon Godfrey Jason Todd Magpie Margaret Pye Robin

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writer Barbara J. Randall

artist, inker Trevor Von Eeden

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils, inks John Byrne

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Magpie shows up at a party showing the Wayne collection of jewels where G. Gordon Godfrey shows up. She escapes and Batman and Robin track her to a museum.

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