Detective Comics #496 (1980)

“MURDER ON THE MYSTERY SHIP!” When asylum-bound former horror star Basil Karlo reads of an International Horror Film Exposition on the luxury ship Varania III, he is enraged at not having been invited. Killing his nurse, he escapes and makes his way to the ship. Clayface, one of Karlo’s most famous horror movie creations, attempts to kill some party guests and fights Batman.”Murder on the Mystery Ship!” (Batman) written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Don Newton, inked by Dan Adkins, lettered by Milt Snapinn and colored by Adrienne Roy.”Stealer of Souls!” (Batgirl) written by Cary Burkett, penciled by Jose Delbo, inked by Bob Smith, lettered by Gaspar and colored by Gene D’Angelo.NotesFirst $.50 issue.Series returns to 32 pages.This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Hawkman in “Hawkman Makes a Safe Landing”.First appearance and death of Basil Karlo on Earth-1.Batgirl is a fan of Beethoven and her favorite song is Ode to Joy.

Collection notes

Detective Comics #496 (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-detective-comics-496-1980-1057