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    Detective Comics #497

    Detective Comics » Detective Comics #497 - Bad Night in Baja; Barbara Gordon... Murderess! released by DC Comics on December 1980.

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    Bad Night in Baja; Barbara Gordon... Murderess! last edited by julass27 on 01/03/23 01:21PM View full history

    In this issue, Batgirl is accused of murder. Can she clear her name before it's too late?

    1. "Bad Night in Baja" (Batman) written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Don Newton, inked by Dan Adkins, lettered by Ben Oda and colored by Adrienne Roy.
    2. "Barbara Gordon... Murderess!" (Batgirl) written by Cary Burkett, penciled by Jose Delbo, inked by Joe Giella, lettered by Milt Snapinn and colored by Gene D'Angelo.

    Notes:

    • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Superman in "Saves the Weather Satellite".
    • The story "Bad Night in Baja" is dedicated to Will Eisner.
    • The rain puddles on page 1 spell out Batman.
    • Batman used a Gas Canister from his Utility Belt.
    • On page 25 panel 5 Dr. Levitz is a homage to Paul Levitz.
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