Detective Comics (1937-2011) #439
1974
First Published
4.15
Average Rating
85
Number of Pages
Part of Series
Batman witnesses a couple get shot in front of their child! This 100-page issue contains backup stories featuring the Atom, Hawkman, Manhunter, Doctor Fate and Kid Eternity.
Avg Rating
4.15
Number of Ratings
46
5 STARS
43%
4 STARS
33%
3 STARS
20%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
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Authors
Archie Goodwin
Author · 52 books
Archie Goodwin was an American comic book writer, editor, and artist. He worked on a number of comic strips in addition to comic books, and is best known for his Warren and Marvel Comics work. For Warren he was chief writer and editor of landmark horror anthology titles Creepy and Eerie, and for Marvel he set up the creator-owned Epic Comics as well as adapting Star Wars into both comics and newspaper strips. He is regularly cited as the "best-loved comic book editor, ever."
Robert Kanigher
Author · 99 books
One of the most prolific writers in comics, particularly in the Silver Age. He took over scripting duties on Wonder Woman after William Moulton Marston's death, and handled the character's transition from the Golden to the Silver Age. He also created Barry Allen, the second Flash, for editor Julius Schwartz's superhero revival of 1956, as well as writing and editing DC's pioneering war titles. His creations include Sgt. Rock, the Unknown Soldier, Barry Allen, Ragman, the Losers, Black Canary, the Metal Men, Poison Ivy, Enemy Ace, the Suicide Squad, and Rex the Wonder Dog.
