Detective Comics #405 (DC, November 1970)
Neal Adams cover on this Bronze Age standout. In the lead story “The First of the Assassins!” (script by Denny O’Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia), Batman travels to a supposedly deserted island to protect a shipping magnate and his party from a relentless assassin. The backup Batgirl feature, “The Living Statue!” (script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia), continues from the previous issue as Batgirl uncovers the truth behind the murder of director Billy Warlock and faces a deadly trap set by actress Veda. Includes reprint backup “The Sleuth in the Iron Mask!” (art by Bob Brown). 36 pages, full color, 15¢.
MAJ. PICTO'S GRADING NOTES: F/VF (7.0) — clean copy with bright colors, minor edge and spine wear, strong mid/high-grade example.
Detective Comics #405 (DC, November 1970)
Neal Adams cover on this Bronze Age standout. In the lead story “The First of the Assassins!” (script by Denny O’Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia), Batman travels to a supposedly deserted island to protect a shipping magnate and his party from a relentless assassin. The backup Batgirl feature, “The Living Statue!” (script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia), continues from the previous issue as Batgirl uncovers the truth behind the murder of director Billy Warlock and faces a deadly trap set by actress Veda. Includes reprint backup “The Sleuth in the Iron Mask!” (art by Bob Brown). 36 pages, full color, 15¢.
MAJ. PICTO'S GRADING NOTES: F/VF (7.0) — clean copy with bright colors, minor edge and spine wear, strong mid/high-grade example.
