Cover: Irv Novick

Detective Comics #386

Apr 1969 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“Stand-In for Murder”

In "Stand-In for Murder," Robin takes on a surprise role at a youth gathering, planning a dramatic entrance by swinging in from a tree—only to be ambushed by Eliot and his gang. Just as the trap closes, Craig Rockland, a quiet student often overlooked by his peers, steps in to save the day. Written by Mike Friedrich and illustrated by Ross Andru with inks by Mike Esposito, this 1969 tale from Detective Comics #386 delivers a classic Robin adventure with a twist of unexpected heroism. The cover by Irv Novick captures the moment with sharp, dynamic energy.

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writer Mike Friedrich · artist Ross Andru · inker Mike Esposito · letterer John Duffy · cover Irv Novick

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writer Mike Friedrich

artist Ross Andru

inker Mike Esposito

letterer John Duffy

cover pencils, inks Irv Novick

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Robin is helping a youth gathering by leading their hayride. He plans to show up by swinging in from a tree, but Eliot and his gang decide to ambush him, but Robin is saved by Craig Rockland, a younger student that the other students don't treat well.

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