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Detective Comics 550

DETECTIVE COMICS #550

Cover Date: May 1985
Cover Price: $0.75

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Cover Credits:
Art: Pat Broderick (signed)


Story: "The Spider's Ninth Leg!" (16 Pages)

Credits:

StoryDoug Moench
ArtPat Broderick, Bob Smith
LetteringJohn Workman
ColorsAdrienne Roy
EditingLen Wein

Feature Character(s):

Batman (last in Batman Vol. 1 #383; next in Batman Vol. 1 #384)

Villain(s):

Joey Redwine (first appearance; also in flashback to childhood; dies)

Other Character(s):

Gloria (in flashback)
John Redwine (Joey Redwine's father; also in flashback)

Location(s):

Gotham City

Comment(s):

Solicitation does not fit story as Robin does not appear in the issue.

Solicitation:

Batman and Robin must hunt down the most unexpected menace of all as it stalks the city by night!


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Second Story: "Night Olympics, Part Two" (7 Pages)

Credits:

StoryAlan Moore
ArtKlaus Janson
LetteringTodd Klein
EditingLen Wein

Feature Character(s):

Green Arrow (next in Green Lantern Vol. 2 #188)

Supporting Character(s):

Black Canary (next in Green Lantern Vol. 2 #188)

Villain(s):

Pete Lomax

Other Character(s):

Joey
Star City citizens

Location(s):

Star City

Comment(s):

This story is continued from the previous issue and is continued in the next issue.

Solicitation:

The conclusion of the Green Arrow/Black Canary backup tale by the legendary Alan Moore.


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