Detective Comics #443 - Walt Simonson art, Alex Toth reprint, Steve Ditko key reprint

Detective Comics #443

Detective Comics v1 #443, 1974 - Six previous back-up tales lead up to this stunning climax, featuring the first meeting of Manhunter and the Batman. Walt Simonson draws his lengthiest story yet, using his cutting-edge layouts and precise pacing throughout. A full page splash, depicting the Batman's pursuit of an assassin, is among the most memorable images. Simonson's page compositions and sequences are phenomenal, resulting in a near flawless work. This story was later reprinted in Manhunter #1 and Manhunter Special Edition #1. A golden age Green Lantern tale from All-American Comics #98 (by Alex Toth) and the Creepers' first appearance from Showcase #73 (by Steve Ditko) are also notable. This 100-page issue also includes artwork by Jerry Robinson and Bernard Bailey. Cover by Jim Aparo. This is 7 of 12 Detective Comics issues by Simonson. /// Simonson gallery
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Simonson contents page pencils and inks = ****
"Gotterdammerung" Simonson story pencils and inks 20 pages = *****
"Batman" Simonson pin-up page pencils and inks = ****
"Manhunter" Simonson pin-up page pencils and inks = ****

Walt Simonson

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