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Issue: Detective Comics #417
Publication Date: November 1971
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Issues: #417 of 883 Issues (1409 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [character]View Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/30/1971
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; color interior
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; standard Silver Age US; standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint; glossy
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Batman for a Night!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman
First Line: Why did I let him be Batman for the night? It killed his sister!
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In Content Item: FlagBatman Illustrated by Neal Adams #3 published March 2006
as Detective Comics #417 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman: Demoniske møter [Alle Tiders Superhelter] #[nn] published August 2006
as Batman for a Night! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman Collection - Neal Adams #4 published February 2010
as Detective Comics #417 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S978
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Boys! Sign Up Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Ford Motor Company
First Line: The Ford-National Football League Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Interior front cover advertisement.
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Batman for a Night

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman; James Gordon; Jan Paxton; Trina Paxton; Stacy Brand; Joe Frazier (cameo)
First Line: The Batman's done for! Let's blast him!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Supacomic #152 published April 1972
as Batman for a Night [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman Extra #4 published January 1981
as Für eine Nacht [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: S-918
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Easy Care Manicure Set

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Mom - - my party dress is beautiful – but my hands...blah!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Write advertisers direct.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: Full page of various advertisements for comic books, etc.
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Special Lucky Clover Club

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Games and Puzzles
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Pages: 1
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A Bullet for Gordon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]; James Gordon; Zed Kurtz
First Line: A grim stake-out in a dark alley of Gotham...
Synopsis: James Gordon reveals that he knows Batgirl's identity.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #6/1972 published January 1972
as Eine Kugel für Gordon [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #8/1972 published April 1972
as Die Pforten der Vernichtung [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Batgirl #1 published September 2007
as A Bullet for Gordon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: S-868
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story continues from Detective Comics #416.
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Here's How You Can Get Free Comics

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics Club
Character(s): Superman; Batman
First Line: Charter Membership Brings You...
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Pages: 2
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New From Clark Bars

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: All Pro Sport Shirt
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Pages: 1
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Alfred, Armchair Detective!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Adventures of Alfred
Character(s): Batman; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Pennyworth
First Line: Versatile is the word for Alfred, butler extraordinary!
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #31 published October 1945
was Alfred, Armchair Detective! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: S-964
Disclose Notes: Add feature logo The Adventures of Alfred
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: S-985
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Anthony Kowalik, Gerard Triano, David Hendricks, Clem Robins, Guy H. Lillian III, Scott Gibson and Jay L. Zilber.
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The Mystery That Edgar Allan Poe Solved

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
First Line: How can a man who lived more than 100 years ago receive a police award for solving a modern crime?
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagGang Busters #49 published December 1955
was The Mystery That Edgar Allan Poe Solved [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: S-557
Disclose Notes: Colors credit from Steve Englehart's website, http://www.steveenglehart.com/Comics/Do's%20%26%20Don't's%20of%20Dating.html (April 28, 2008).
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These 3 Big Drafting Kits Given To You!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (text color)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: ...when you train at home with us for a high pay job in drafting
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Pages: 0.5
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For Suspense

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Action Comics
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Pages: 0.5
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Magic World of Surprises & Mystery

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.5
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Fine Quality Colorful Cloth Patches

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Show where you stand or how you feel without a word.
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Pages: 1
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Build the Hot New Red Baron

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Now...own the wildest "Fun Rod" ever created!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Aurora hobby kits are so real it's...unreal

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Realism you get only from Aurora
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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