Cover: Jim Aparo

Detective Comics #480

Nov 1978 · DC · 0.50 USD

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“The Perfect Fighting Machine”

In "The Perfect Fighting Machine," a ruthless mercenary leader recruits the enigmatic Dr. Moon to forge a super-soldier, pushing the limits of human enhancement. When the experiment is complete, he puts his new weapon to the ultimate test—pitting it against Batman in a brutal clash of wills and steel. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated by Don Newton, with colors by Adrienne Roy and letters by Karisha, the issue features a striking cover by Jim Aparo.

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writer Denny O'Neil · artist Don Newton · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Karisha · inker Dave Hunt · cover Jim Aparo

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Batman

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writer Denny O'Neil

artist Don Newton

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer Karisha

inker Dave Hunt

cover pencils, inks Jim Aparo

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The leader of a gang of mercenaries enlists Dr. Moon to transform a man into the perfect fighting machine, and decides to test his new weapon against Batman.

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