Cover: Ed Hannigan & Dick Giordano

Detective Comics #524

Mar 1983 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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“Deathgrip”

In "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.

writer Gerry Conway · artist Don Newton · inker Dick Giordano · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Todd Klein · cover Ed Hannigan, Dick Giordano

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Full credits

writer Gerry Conway

artist Don Newton

inker Dick Giordano

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer Todd Klein

cover pencils Ed Hannigan

cover inks Dick Giordano

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Batman escapes the Squid's trap, and has a final confrontation with the Squid. Meanwhile, Dick Grayson invites some of his circus friends to Wayne Manor, including Jason Todd and his parents.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).