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Batman#980
Cover: Ernie Chan

Batman #980

Jun 1979 · Editorial Novaro · 4.00 MXP
🌐 Spanish edition · synopsis shown in English
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In "Nadie más figurará en Ciudad Central," a beloved Gotham City detective nearing retirement finds his legacy redefined when Batman proposes he take charge of the Bat-Signal—a quiet moment that carries unexpected weight. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Charles Paris, this 1979 story captures a rare, grounded turn in the Dark Knight’s world. The cover by Ernie Chan presents a striking image of Gotham’s skyline, hinting at the shift in duty and responsibility.

Contains 3 stories
Nadie más figurará en Ciudad Central
10 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]The Top [Roscoe Dillon]Mirror Master [Sam Scudder]Captain Cold [Len Snart]Weather Wizard [Mark Mardon]Captain Boomerang [Digger Harkness]Heat Wave [Mick Rory]The Trickster [James Jesse]Iris Allen
Polvo de la tierra
7 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Ravagers of Olys (Alien race)Itty
Guardián de la Batiseñal
9.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonSgt. Harvey Hainer (Policeman, introduction)Joe Dolman (ex-con, introduction)Lew Lakers (villain, introduction)the Lew Lakers Mob (villains, introduction for all)

In "Guardián de la Batiseñal," a seasoned Gotham City police officer nearing retirement finds himself unexpectedly entrusted with a new duty when Batman proposes he take charge of the Bat-Signal—a role that blurs the line between law enforcement and legend. The story quietly explores duty, legacy, and the weight of tradition in a city where heroes and officers often walk the same beat.

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Full credits

artist Bob Kane
cover pencils, inks Ernie Chan

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #85 (1954), The Flash #243 (1976)

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