Cover: Jim Aparo

Detective Comics #520

Nov 1982 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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In "The Haunting of 'Boss' Thorne," a 1982 Detective Comics issue, the story unfolds with a chilling mystery surrounding a notorious criminal's past, drawing in Batman with a case that blurs the line between memory and madness. Written by Paul Kupperberg and illustrated by Curt Swan, this issue features a standout cover by Jim Aparo, capturing the noir tension of a tale where every shadow might hold a secret.

Contains 3 stories

The Haunting of "Boss" Thorne

16 pp · Superhero

Olivia OrtegaPeter Pauling

In "The Haunting of 'Boss' Thorne," Rupert Thorne, once a feared Gotham figure, turns to Dr. Thirteen in terror, convinced he's being haunted by the ghost of Hugo Strange. As Batman defies orders to free a captured killer who once shot Bruce Wayne, the city's authorities, led by Police Chief Peter Pauling, brand the Dark Knight a traitor — but the real danger may lie in the shadows of Thorne's past.

Fate Is the Killer

14 pp · Fantasy, Superhero

In "Fate Is the Killer," Superman is drawn through a mysterious vortex into the fantastical realm of Eternia, where he crosses paths with He-Man, Skeletor, and a trio of foes tied to the legendary Power Sword. As fate intertwines across worlds, the sword's power becomes a key to destiny—its halves held by enemies and heroes alike, and its true purpose still hidden.

The Cat and the Conover Caper!

7 pp · Superhero

In "The Cat and the Conover Caper!", the Cat faces a test of trust when she reunites with her former gang partner Louie, only to catch him in the act of breaking into a building. Though she doubts his sudden change of heart, she finds herself drawn into a situation that forces her to question whether his redemption is real—or just another scheme.