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Cover: Gene Colan & Dick Giordano

Detective Comics #538

May 1984 · DC · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.30 GBP
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In "Clothes Make the Cat(man)", Batman confronts a new Catman who’s uncovered the location of the Batcave, putting the Dark Knight’s greatest secret at risk. Meanwhile, Green Arrow returns in a story that sheds light on a pivotal moment shaping his unwavering sense of justice. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Gene Colan, with inks by Bob Smith and colors by Adrienne Roy, the issue features a striking cover by Gene Colan and Dick Giordano.

Contains 2 stories
Clothes Make the Cat(man)
17 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Jason Todd]Alfred PennyworthJulia RemarqueCommissioner James GordonVicki ValeCatman [Thomas Blake]Shiv Collins

In "Clothes Make the Cat(man)," Jo, a former inmate, escapes custody and steals the Catman costume, believing its power grants him invincibility. With the suit on, he confronts Batman in a reckless bid to prove himself, but the outcome is far from what he expected.

Three Years Ago Today
7 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]

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Raw (VF) $4
CGC 9.8 · 25 in census $97*
CGC 9.6 · 19 in census $45
CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $31*
CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $28*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $25*
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

artist Gene Colan
inker Bob Smith
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils Gene Colan
cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman Superband #20 (1984), Tales of the Batman: Gene Colan #2 (2018)

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