Description: Detective Comics #459 (1976) Vintage A Clue Before Dying, 1st Barcode on Detective Comics, Man-Bat Story Bruce Wayne attends a party honoring author Elliot Quinn, whose book "The Dreamhouse Murder" will soon be published. Before the evening is over, Batman will have to uncover who murdered the host. The party is held at actor Walter Gaunt's home because it was the site of the true unsolved murder written about in the book. Elliot's book contains a factual account of the murder, as well as a "hypothesized" solution. Gaunt hates Elliot because, years previously, Gaunt auditioned for a role and Elliot interfered. Gaunt was distraught, got drunk and wound up in a car accident which shredded his vocal chords leaving him mute. Also in attendance at the party are Lyle Keane, Elliot's personal secretary hired by the publishing company, and Lt. Dannay, the officer in charge during the original unsolved murder. Note: This is the first issue in the Detective Comic series that features a barcode on the cover. Comics come newly bagged and boarded and are shipped in industry standard protective mailers. Please inquire if you are looking for a particular comic book or run of books. Some books may be pulled from online availability and/or set aside to send to CGC.
Price: 21 USD
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Artist/Writer: José Luis García-López, Martin Pasko, Pablo Marcos
Character: Alfred Pennyworth, Batman (Bruce Wayne), Man-Bat, Lyle Keane, Lt. Dannay, Elliot Quinn, Emma Rundle, Walter Gaunt, Francine Langstrom, Doctor Thanatogenos, Gargoyle, Maurice LeBlanc, Helene LeBlanc
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Ernie Chan
Series Title: Detective Comics
Universe: DC Universe
Publisher: DC Comics
Intended Audience: General Audience
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1976
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 459
Language: English
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Superhero Team: Justice League of America
Style: Color
Features: First Printing, Boarded, Dust Jacket
Genre: Action, Adventure, Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
