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Issue: Detective Comics #444
Publication Date: December 1974
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Issues: #444 of 883 Issues (1409 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/26/1974
Volume: 38
Pages: 100
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.60 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 34 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #110.
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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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Bat-Murderer!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Talia Al Ghul; James Gordon; Star Hawkins (head shot); Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny] (head shot); Robin [Dick Grayson] (head shot); Kid Eternity (head shot); Roy Raymond (head shot)
First Line: Good Lord Batman! You didn't have to kill her!
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In Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #448 published June 1975
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]on cover, see note
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-1844
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

A portion of this cover is redrawn for half of cover to Detective Comics #448.
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Rush This Coupon Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Recent testimonials have shown that the muscle building know-how imparted in the Newest Bodybuilding method to be introduced to the North American market...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Interior front cover advertisement for the Muscle Fighter IV book.
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Detective Comics

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: N-1162
Disclose Notes: This page includes indicia information at bottom.
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Bat-Murderer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Talia Al Ghul; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Scrag Donovan; Roger Barton; Elizabeth Baylor
First Line: Bat-murderer? A curious title, that - - but then, this is a most curious night that sweeps across a slumbering Gotham City!
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In Content Item: FlagBatman Superband #3 published January 1978
as Bat-Mörder! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #10/1980 published January 1980
as Flaggermusmorderen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLäderlappen #10/1980 published September 1980
as Läderlappen - mördaren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #9 [Direct Sales] published January 1981
as Bat-Murderer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: S-1829
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Bat-Murderer series begins; ends with #448.
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Dick Grayson Detective!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dick Grayson [Robin]; Batman (cameo)
First Line: Haw! What a dumb detective this Dick Grayson is!
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From Content Item: FlagStar Spangled Comics #111 published December 1950
was Dick Grayson Detective! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: N-1101
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bat-Puzzle
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: P-9
Disclose Notes: Crossword puzzle.
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The Case of the Martian Witness!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Star Hawkins
First Line: No wonder no one ever comes into this Red Jungle of Vesta!
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From Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #114 published March 1960
was The Case of the Martian Witness! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: N-1098
Disclose Notes: 1st story of the series.
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Duke the Super Action Dog

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: He wants you to be his master!
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Pages: 1
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Surprise Coin Packet

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Collect coins...the hobby road to riches
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Super-Hero Stick-Ons!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (various)
Inker(s): ? (various)
Colorist(s): ? (various)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Stick your favorites up anywhere...in seconds!
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Comedy Cover Capers
First Line: Having fun with new dialogue on past Detective covers!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: N-1151
Disclose Notes: Reprints various Detective Comics covers with altered dialogue.
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The International Sky Police!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): Ray Foster
First Line: Stay where you are! You're being watched by the International Sky Police!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStar Spangled Comics #109 published October 1950
was The International Sky Police! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: N-1100
Disclose Notes: Add feature logo Manhunters Around the World
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Free! 40 Red China Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Save these valuable postage stamps now while they last!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Reward $11,750.00 For This Coin!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Stop spending valuable coins worth hundreds of dollars.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Most Pages For Your Money

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (various)
Inker(s): ? (various)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC 100 Pages
First Line: Biggest bargain in comics!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Wear Your Own Football Jersey Like the Pros

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Curtiss Jersey
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Man Called Unknown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Character(s): Kid Eternity
First Line: I am the Unknown, a man without a name! For the man I was is dead! I killed him!
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From Content Item: FlagKid Eternity #10 published July 1948
was The Unknown [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Job Number: N-1097
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Sales Ads

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Half page of 10 novelty advertisements with mail in coupon.
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Make Excellent Extra Cash...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: with no real "selling"...just showing this sample which we give you...Free!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Batman; Cary Bates (as a caricature); Robin
First Line: Readers...our first issue of The Amazing World of DC Comics was a big success!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription advertisement for National Periodical Publications.
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The Good-Luck Prophet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): Roy Raymond
First Line: I know Provo predicted this flight would be a success - - but I've got to stop it anyway!
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #285 published November 1960
was The Good-Luck Prophet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5.67
Job Number: N-1099
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The Simple Advice That Changed Bob's Body and His Entire Life!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?; ? (page color)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Rocky, how did you develop such muscles? You used to be so skinny and weak looking!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Now You Can Get the Copies You've Missed

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (various)
Inker(s): ? (various)
Colorist(s): ? (various)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Get your copy now - - while the limited supply lasts!
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Pages: 1
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Here is the Answer to the Puzzle on page 26

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Don't look till you've worked the Puzzle!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Answers to the Bat-Puzzle earlier in the issue.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Write advertisers direct.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Full page of various novelty advertisements. Featured on two separate pages but indexed here as one entry of two pages.
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The Case of the Haunted Horse!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery, western
Character(s): Sierra Smith
First Line: Not that I'm any expert on ghosts, but I couldn't quite believe in a stupid spook that couldn't hit the side of a barn with a six-gun...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDale Evans Comics #9 published January 1950
was The Case of the Haunted Horse! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: N-1102
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Casey the Cop
First Line: It's so quiet today.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuper Adventure Comic #105 [British] published March 1959
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Job Number: N-1163
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Here is the Original Dialogue for the Covers on page 37

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: The original dialogue for the covers used in the Comedy Cover Capers earlier in the issue.
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Circus Beat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Feature(s): Walter Parker
Character(s): Walter Parker
First Line: What a beat! One of these entertainers is performing a crime before thousands of people!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagGang Busters #48 published October 1955
was Circus Beat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: N-1109 ?
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The Magical Mystery Mirror

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]; Sue Dibny; Janice Fell; Dennis Fell; Amos Fell
First Line: Ralph Dibney! This is an honor - - the famous Elongated Man accepting an invitation to visit my Mirror Mart!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Supacomic #199 published March 1976
as The Magical Mystery Mirror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #30 [Direct] published November 1982
as The Magical Mystery Mirror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: S-1777
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: S-1849
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from David E. Romm, Chad B. Goyette, Antone Perry, David Seidman and David Dasch.
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Guaranteed!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (page color, text color)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Triple your money in less than 30 days...or get your money back
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Novelty Advertisements

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Interior back cover advertisement for novelty advertisement. Includes a mail in coupon with a money back guarantee.
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Endangered Animals by Revell

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Revell's new Endangered Animal models are big, fun-filled kits that capture all the action and fury of the real animals...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover advertisement for the Endangered series of snap-together model kits.

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