Detective Comics #523 (1980)

This issue marks the first appearance of Killer Croc, but Croc’s name is not revealed and his physical appearance is kept hidden.

Batman learns that Solomon Grundy is haunting the sewers of Gotham City with a gang of criminals. After stopping a riot at the site of a strike, Green Arrow notices two men who had fought each other acting chummy and tails one of them. He discovers that the man is part of a group that intends to throw Star City into chaos and then usurp leadership, with a plot created by their adviser, Lord Machiavelli. GA reveals his presence, whereupon Machiavelli calls upon his partner, the Executrix, to battle him with twin laser-torches.Batman battles Solomon Grundy while a mysterious new mob boss enters Gotham’s underworld.In the backup story Green Arrow encounters Machiavelli and his bodyguard the Executrix.1. Inferno (Batman)2. Mob Rule! (Green Arrow)

Collection notes

Detective Comics #523 (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-523-1980-1084