Detective Comics #480
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
In "The Perfect Fighting Machine," a ruthless mercenary leader enlists the sinister Dr. Moon to forge a human weapon beyond compare—then sets his sights on Batman as the ultimate test. With no regard for humanity or consequence, the experiment begins, pushing the boundaries of science and violence in a chilling clash of wills.
In "The Case of the Off-Key Crimes!", the Falcon faces a cunning foe known as Der Rattenfänger, who uses mysterious flutes to manipulate criminals and evade capture. When a series of crimes escalate with eerie, high-frequency sounds, the Falcon must outthink a foe who turns music itself into a weapon—until he discovers a countermeasure that could finally bring the mastermind to justice.
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Reprinted in Superman #12/1979 (1979), Tales of the Batman: Don Newton #[nn] (2012), Legends of the Dark Knight: Jim Aparo #3 (2017), La Sombra de Batman #1 (2024)
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