Cover: Jim Aparo

Detective Comics #495

Oct 1980 · DC · 1.00 USD

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In "Murder in Quicksilver," the Crime Doctor—aware that Batman knows his true identity—tries to escape Gotham, only to be captured by the enigmatic Sterling Silversmith, who subjects him to brutal interrogation in a desperate bid to uncover Batman’s secret. Written by Michael Fleisher and brought to life by Don Newton’s detailed artwork, with inks by Frank Chiaramonte and colors by Adrienne Roy, this 1980 issue delivers a tense, psychological thriller anchored in Gotham’s shadows. The cover, a striking portrait by Jim Aparo, captures the moment’s chilling intensity.

Contains 6 stories

Murder in Quicksilver

17 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]The Crime Doctor [Dr. Bradford Thorne] (villain)Sterling SilversmithFrenchyElmo Kraft (death)

In "Murder in Quicksilver," the Crime Doctor—aware that Batman knows his real name and that Bruce Wayne is the Dark Knight—tries to escape Gotham, only to be captured by the enigmatic Sterling Silversmith, who subjects him to brutal interrogation in a desperate bid to uncover Batman’s secret identity.

Untitled Satire-Parody story

0.17 pp · Satire-Parody

Krypto

Into the Fire!

4 pp · Drama

Bossman's Bane!

10 pp · Superhero

Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Commissioner James GordonRichard BenderRobert "Bob" BartonNorman "Shades" CosgroveRay Beeler

Animals

12 pp · Superhero

Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Lynn StewartJimmy OlsenInspector William Henderson"Ice" (introduction, villain)Duke Street Kings (introduction, villains)

In the gritty chaos of the Suicide Slum Olympics, the Duke Street Kings, led by the enigmatic "Ice," seize control and demand a million dollars in ransom. Black Lightning moves in with precision and resolve, rescuing the hostages and standing between the gang and a deadly police crackdown.

The Gotham Connection

8 pp · Superhero

Robin [Dick Grayson]Jennifer AnneChief Frank McDonaldProfessor Klein