Detective Comics #498
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Night of the Savage," a resurrected Blockbuster—believed drowned in Gotham Harbor—washes ashore near a remote West Virginia mining town, where he forms an unexpected bond with a local miner. When Batman arrives to investigate rumors of Blockbuster’s return, the town’s union boss misjudges his intentions and begins a dangerous campaign to drive him out. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Don Newton, with inks by Dan Adkins and colors by Adrienne Roy, this 1981 tale blends noir tension with rural isolation, all under Jim Aparo’s striking cover.
In "Night of the Savage," Blockbuster—thought drowned in Gotham Harbor—washes up near a West Virginia mining town and finds unexpected kinship with a local miner. When Batman arrives to investigate rumors of Blockbuster’s return, the town’s union boss, convinced the Dark Knight is a threat to his operations, moves to silence him.
In "The Tightening Web!", Batgirl finds herself caught in a deadly conspiracy when she's falsely accused of murder, with new evidence mounting against her at every turn. As she races to clear her name, the line between ally and enemy blurs in a hunt that tests her courage and resolve.
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Reprinted in Batman Taschenbuch #12 (1981), Batman Taschenbuch #14 (1981), Elson's Presents Super Heroes Comics #6 (1981), Batman Poche #42 (1982), Batman collection Le Justicier #1 (1982), Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway #1 (2017), Legends of the Dark Knight: Jim Aparo #3 (2017), Batgirl: The Bronze Age Omnibus #2 (2019)
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