BATMAN #179
Key
BATMAN #179
Volume 1 · 1940-2011
Published
March 1966
Cover price
$12.00 USD
Edition
Era
Silver
UPC
MBUTCHER Contact
Key issue
Yes

Creators

Writer
Gardner Fox, Henry Boltinoff, Robert Kanigher 'Jed Corby'
Penciler
Henry Boltinoff, Sheldon Moldoff
Inker
Henry Boltinoff, Joe Giella, Sid Greene
Letterer
Gaspar Saladino, Henry Boltinoff
Cover artist
Gil Kane
Editor
Julius Schwartz

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Key issue
2nd Silver Age Appearance of the Riddler (Edward Nygma)

Synopsis

Clay Pigeon For A Killer A TV Show Host announces on the air that he has solved a murder case and will reveal the killer's identity the next day. He confides to Bruce Wayne that it was all a ruse to lure the real killer out into the open. As a result, the Caped Crusader poses as the TV Host in order to protect the man's life and catch the killer. Voiceprint Clues! A 1/2-page text article about using voice patterns to identify suspected criminals. Cap's Hobby Hints A 1/2-page instructional guide. This edition details how to level a wobbly train table. Story, art, inks and lettering by Henry Boltinoff. Casey The Cop A 1-page humor strip. Casey the Cop investigates a report about a burglary called in by an old woman... with comedic results. Story, art, inks and lettering by Henry Boltinoff. NOTE: This story originally appeared in DC's "Mr. District Attorney" #51 (May-June 1956). The Riddle-Less Robberies Of The Riddler! The 12-page cover story with Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder! After breaking out of prison, the Riddler vows to never send riddles to Batman again and then launches a new crime wave. Can the Caped Crusader uncover subtle clues in order to bring about the Riddler's downfall? Story by Gardner Fox Art by Sheldon Moldoff [as Bob Kane] Inks by Joe Giella Letters by Gaspar Saladino Note: There appears to be some debate over who actually drew this story (as well as with “Clay Pigeon For A Killer”). While records indicate that Bob Kane received payment (and his signature appears on the splash page), comic art scholars agree that the work was actually by Sheldon Moldoff.