Detective Comics #493
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Riddles in the Dark," the Riddler’s latest escape sends him from Gotham to Houston, forcing Batman to follow and confront a mind game that leaves even the Dark Knight momentarily stumped. Teaming up with the newly introduced Swashbuckler, Batman must unravel a series of intricate puzzles before the Riddler’s next move goes too far. Written by Cary Burkett and illustrated by Don Newton, with inks by Dan Adkins, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by John Costanza, the issue’s cover by Jim Aparo captures the mystery and tension of a chase across cities and minds.
In "The Face of Humanity!", Batman tracks the elusive Mr. Sphinx to Houston, where he crosses paths with Redhead—a determined vigilante and the nephew of the late Gerechtigkeitsliga member Vigilante—leading to a tense confrontation that tests the limits of justice and identity.
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Reprinted in Batman Sonderheft #19 (1980), Batman Taschenbuch #11 (1981), Batman Poche #37 (1981), Batman Album #51 (1981), Batman Poche #38 (1981), Batman Poche #40 (1981), Batgirl and Robin #[nn] (1982), Tales of the Batman: Don Newton #[nn] (2012), Legends of the Dark Knight: Jim Aparo #3 (2017), Batgirl: The Bronze Age Omnibus #2 (2019), Robin: The Bronze Age Omnibus #[nn] (2020)
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