DETECTIVE COMICS #458 [DC COMICS] 1976 VG/FN

Series Title: Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series)

Issue #: 458

Story Title:

• The Real Batman Dies Next!
• Peal of the Devil-Bell!

Date of Publication: April 1976

Edition: Standard Edition

Publisher: DC / National Periodical Publications Inc.

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: 0.30 USD

Cover Artists: Ernie Chan, Tatjana Wood

Artists: José Luis García-López, Ernie Chan, Pablo Marcos, Tex Blaisdell

Writers: Elliot Maggin, Martin Pasko

Characters: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Commissioner James Gordon, Lt. Bucky Dunlop, Alfred Pennyworth, Mrs. Dunlop, Slats Johnson, Charlie Fellman, Man-Bat (Kirk Langstrom), She-Bat (Francine Langstrom), Britt Langstrom, Dr. Thanatogenos

First Appearances: Charlie Fellman, Dr. Thanatogenos, Britt Langstrom

Key Facts:

• Lead 12-page “The Real Batman Dies Next!” by Elliot Maggin, José Luis García-López and Ernie Chan. At a costume fundraiser a man in a Batman suit dies in Bruce Wayne’s arms. Under the cowl: Lt. Bucky Dunlop, with “The Real Batman Dies Next!” tattooed on his forehead. Shot with a silenced gun. Batman cannot tell Mrs. Dunlop the truth. Dunlop and tattoo-parlour owner Slats Johnson ran a Thursday juvie programme. Killer is ex-con Charlie Fellman.
• 6-page Man-Bat backup “Peal of the Devil-Bell!” by Martin Pasko, Pablo Marcos and Tex Blaisdell. Continues from Man-Bat #2, continues in #459. Chicago. Kirk’s sister Britt finds Francine strapped down. Francine goes She-Bat. Dr. Thanatogenos rings a demon bell and wants the Langstroms for a ritual. Cliffhanger on the cathedral ledge.
• Full colour throughout.

Page Count: 36 pages

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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