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Cover: Irv Novick

Detective Comics #378

Aug 1968 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "Batman! Drop Dead... Twice!", a rare moment of tension sees Robin walk away from Batman, only for a rival duo—Salvo and his apprentice Chino—to mirror the rift, leading Chino to unexpectedly become Robin’s roommate. Written by Frank Robbins and brought to life by Bob Brown’s art with inks by Joe Giella, this 1968 tale explores fractured partnerships with a touch of unexpected camaraderie. The cover by Irv Novick captures the issue’s sharp, dramatic flair.

Contains 2 stories
Batman! Drop Dead... Twice!
13.17 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthSalvoChino

In "Batman! Drop Dead... Twice!", Gotham reels from two murders occurring at once, each with eyewitnesses swearing they saw Batman at both scenes. As the press turns against him and public trust wavers, the pressure mounts on Batman and Robin to prove their innocence—before the real enemy succeeds in breaking them apart.

Menace of the Man-Killing Shooting Gallery!
8.5 pp · Superhero
Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Sue DibnyHanford Jenkins

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CGC 9.8 · 14 in census $642
CGC 9.6 · 15 in census $293
CGC 9.4 · 35 in census $139
CGC 9.2 · 23 in census $87*
CGC 9.0 · 16 in census $71
CGC 8.5 · 10 in census $40*
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Full credits

artist Bob Brown
cover pencils, inks Irv Novick

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman - Lepakkomies #1/1969 (1969), Superman Supacomic #122 (1969), Batman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2005), Showcase Presents: Batman #4 (2009), Superman #26

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