Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Detective Comics #490

May 1980 · DC · 1.00 USD

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In "Requiem for a Martyr!", Green Arrow takes center stage in a gripping tale of heroism and quiet compassion, demonstrating his trademark precision and unexpected kindness when he saves a cable car teetering on disaster—using his signature arrows to stabilize it and even sending Hostess Fruit Pies to the children inside. With Curt Swan’s expressive artwork and Vince Colletta’s crisp inks, this 1980 issue captures a rare moment of warmth and humanity in the Dark Knight’s world. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano delivers a striking visual that perfectly frames the story’s emotional weight.

Contains 5 stories

Requiem for a Martyr!

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]League of AssassinsLurkGotham City mayorCommissioner James GordonReverend Feeney (death)world religious leadersBarton McManusSenseiRa's Al GhulTalia Al Ghul

Dance of Death!

8 pp · Superhero

Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Commissioner James GordonCharles ReyPhilipe ReyCecile Rey

In "Dance of Death!", the son of a legendary ballet dancer plots to kill his father to claim greatness for himself, but Batgirl uncovers the deadly scheme as the stage lights dim and the music begins to play.

Encounter

3 pp · Drama

The Deadly Answers!

8 pp · Superhero

Robin [Dick Grayson]Jennifer AnneMrs. HigginsProfessor MiltonBilly Baldwainunnamed switchboard operatorChief Frank McDonaldMr. Myers (the man in black)

In "The Deadly Answers!", Robin investigates a cheating scandal at a university where students are trading correct exam answers—just as a mysterious man in black begins shadowing him, seemingly tracking Dick Grayson’s every move.

Lightning Strikes Out!

10 pp · Superhero

Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]