Detective Comics #487 - Steve Ditko, Don Newton art + 1st Odd Man

Detective Comics #487

Detective Comics v1 #487, 1980 - A would-be author is mistakenly targeted by the League of Assassins, prompting the Batman to protect him at any cost. Don Newton opens with a dramatic splash page (see interior page below) that belies varies the story's whimsical aspects. His varying page layouts and Dan Adkin's inks add greater interest to his already superlative pencils. This story was later reprinted in Tales of the Batman: Don Newton #1. In another tale, Steve Ditko introduces the Odd Man, a crimefighting hero wearing a patchwork suit. While the artwork borders on mediocre, the varying patterns and linework are visually interesting. Other artists in this issue include Dave Hunt and Dick Giordano. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. 

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Key 1st appearance Odd Man

Detective Comics v1 = 4 Ditko issues, 39 Newton issues, multiple key issues

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"The Perils of Sergius" Newton story pencils (Dan Adkins inks) 17 pages = ****
"The Odd Man" Ditko story pencils and inks 8 pages = **

Steve Ditko / 1st Odd Man

Don Newton

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