Cover: Neal Adams

Detective Comics #400

Jun 1970 · DC · 0.15 USD

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“Challenge of the Man-Bat”

★ 1st appearance — Man-Bat★ 1st appearance — Kirk Langstrom

In "Challenge of the Man-Bat," Barbara Gordon—now Batgirl—steps into the spotlight at Hudson University during an Edgar Allan Poe festival, only to stumble upon a murder and a suspect who may be innocent. As she digs deeper, her investigation takes a dangerous turn when she’s captured and imprisoned in a wall, forcing her to rely on wit and courage to survive. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated by Gil Kane with inks by Vince Colletta, this 1970 classic features a haunting cover by Neal Adams, capturing the eerie tension of a mystery that blurs the line between man and monster.

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writer Denny O'Neil · artist Gil Kane · inker Vince Colletta · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Neal Adams

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Full credits

writer Denny O'Neil

artist Gil Kane

inker Vince Colletta

letterer Milt Snapinn

cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

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Barbara Gordon has come to Hudson University to help with a Edgar Allan Poe festival. She discovers a murder and captures Hank Osher, who appears to be the murderer. Batgirl begins to believe that Hank has been framed and investigates further, which leads to her being captured and bricked into a wall.

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