Detective Comics #524
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Deathgrip," Batman faces off against the terrifying Squid in a tense, claustrophobic showdown that tests his resolve and ingenuity. Meanwhile, Dick Grayson brings a touch of circus life to Wayne Manor, welcoming Jason Todd and his parents for an unexpected visit. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Don Newton—inked by Dick Giordano and colored by Adrienne Roy—this 1983 issue captures a rare moment of personal connection amid the darkness, with a cover by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano that perfectly frames the story’s mood.
In "Deathgrip," Batman narrowly escapes the Squid’s deadly trap, setting up a tense final showdown with the aquatic villain. Meanwhile, Dick Grayson brings Jason Todd and his parents to Wayne Manor, where the atmosphere grows charged with unspoken tension.
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Reprinted in Batman Superband #18 (1983), Les Jeunes Titans #6 (1983), Les Jeunes Titans #7 (1984), Superserien #5/1984 (1984), Super-Heróis #26 (1984), Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway #3 (2019), Stålmannen #5/1984
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