Batman #401 (1980)

PlotLegends Cross-Over Chapter 1Magpie is back to her old tricks, after she is freed from prison. She kills Sondra Van Decar for the Eagles Head Ruby, Mrs. Andreason for the Robins Egg Sapphire and Miss Lewis for the Turtledove emerald. Knowing her motive Batman sets a trap, a party at Wayne Manor to show off the Falcon’s Eye Diamond.At the party, Commissioner Gordon has planted Gotham Police as the waitstaff and most of the guest are also undercover police. Gordon also put agent Roberta Vale with Bruce Wayne to wear and watch the diamonds. Everything is going alright until Gordon Godfrey shows up. He starts to spout his superhero hate speech and then upsets Roberta, who believes that superheroes make Gotham a better place. Godfrey knocks a drink on her, and she needs to go to the bathroom to clean up. While she is in the restroom, Magpie, dressed as a waitress, attacks her and steals the diamond, replacing them with a gas spraying boob trap. Roberta runs out into the party, affecting everyone, causing Bruce to break cover and become Batman. He saves the guests, but Godfrey uses his appearance to spout mor hate speech and blame the Batman for the attack on the party.Magpie gets away but Batman believes she go back to “her nest”, the Gotham Museum of Antiquities, so he grabs Robin, while Alfred covers for Bruce Waynes sudden disappearance.Batman is correct and the duo find Magpie and her goons hiding out. The pair are easily able to take care of Magpie’s goons but Magpie sets a trap, a laser grid that will cut everyone in the room to ribbons. Batman uses a gem to disable the lasers and is able to esape, catching Magpie and taking her to jail.NotesIncludes one page artwork by Brian Bolland with a quote by Raymond Chandler.References Man of Steel #3

Collection notes

Batman #401 (1980) from DC Comics is cataloged in the ApeChain Comics master inventory.

Publisher: DC Comics
Family: Batman Family
Volume: Vol. 1 ongoing
Publication window: 1980-2000

Website status: Draft
Sales status: Not listed
Photo status: Not photographed
Expected in collection: Yes
Inventory ID: dc-comics-batman-401-1980-0869