Detective Comics #488
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Spook's Death Sentence for Batman," Batgirl steps into a volatile cityscape where a murdered gang leader ignites tensions between rival factions, and the Dark Knight's shadow looms as the only hope to prevent bloodshed. Written by Jack C. Harris and brought to life by José Delbo’s expressive art, with inks by Frank Chiaramonte and colors by Adrienne Roy, this 1980 issue captures a tense moment in Gotham’s underworld. The cover, a striking double portrait by Dick Giordano, sets the tone with a haunting, noir-inspired vision of the story’s central mystery.
In "The Spook's Death Sentence for Batman," the enigmatic Spook orchestrates a high-stakes swap that leaves Batman trapped in a death row cell, his identity hidden from guards and executioners alike as the clock counts down. With no time to prove who he really is, Batman must survive the final hours while the real prisoner—unknown to all—walks free.
When the leader of a street gang is found dead on the rival gang’s territory, Batgirl steps in to prevent a citywide escalation—just as Barbara Gordon faces the personal fallout of losing her congressional bid. With tensions flaring and suspicion spreading, she must navigate a web of loyalty and betrayal before violence consumes Gotham.
In "Minus One Miracle Car!", Elastoman finds himself tangled in a mystery when a brand-new prototype car vanishes right before his eyes. As he digs into the case, he uncovers a trail of industrial espionage that's more slippery than his own elastic powers.
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Reprinted in Batman Taschenbuch #8 (1980), Wundergirl #6/1980 (1980), Batman Poche #29 (1980), Batman Poche #32 (1980), Batman's Detective Comics #[nn] (1981), Batman Poche #36 (1981), Tales of the Batman: Don Newton #[nn] (2012), Batgirl: The Bronze Age Omnibus #2 (2019), Robin: The Bronze Age Omnibus #[nn] (2020)
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