Cover: Mike Kaluta

Detective Comics #424

Jun 1972 · DC · 0.25 USD

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In "Double-Cross--Fire!", Barbara’s unexpected run for Congress takes a dangerous turn when a bank robbery gone wrong pulls Batman into a web of deception. With the city on edge and a seemingly accidental death raising alarms, Batman must untangle a mystery where nothing is as it seems—especially when the truth is buried beneath a cover of lies. Written by Frank Robbins and illustrated by Don Heck, with a striking cover by Mike Kaluta, this 1972 issue blends political intrigue with classic noir suspense.

Contains 4 stories

Double-Cross--Fire!

14 pp · Superhero

John BryantTim CurranAdele Bryant

In "Double-Cross--Fire!", Batman uncovers a deadly conspiracy behind what seemed like a simple bank heist gone wrong, using a surveillance video that reveals a staged accident was actually a calculated murder. As James Gordon obsessively studies the footage, Batman follows a trail of deception that leads him deep into a web of betrayal, where loyalty is the most dangerous currency.

Batgirl's Last Case

8 pp · Superhero

In "Batgirl's Last Case," Barbara Gordon—now a newly elected Congresswoman—faces a deadly threat during her acceptance speech, her political victory turning into a life-or-death test of courage and resolve. As the spotlight shines on her, the stakes rise far beyond the ballot box, forcing her to confront danger in the very halls she’s just claimed.

Case of the Teetering Tower!

8 pp · Detective-Mystery

Sierra Smith

The Cop Who "Shot" 1,000 Crooks

6 pp · Crime