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Detective Comics #517 (1982) · The Collector

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Detective Comics (1937)
#517

DC Comics#517

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Detective Comics #517

The Monster in the Mirror / A Tale of Two Serpents!

Publisher: DC Comics
Cover date: August 1982
On sale: May 4, 1982
Cover price: $0.60
Pages: 36
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Grand Comics Database issue 36617

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Credits

Writers: Gerry Conway, Paul Levitz, Cary Burkett
Pencillers: Gene Colan, José Delbo
Inkers: Tony DeZuniga, Joe Giella
Colorists: Adrienne Roy, Tom Ziuko
Letterers: Annette Kawecki, Janice Chiang
Covers: Gene Colan, Frank Giacoia
Cover colors: Anthony Tollin
Editor: Dick Giordano
Cover letters: Todd Klein
Editorial coordinator: Karen Berger
Editorial director: Joe Orlando
Manager of business affairs: Paul Levitz
President: Jenette Kahn
Production manager: Bob Rozakis
Publisher: Jenette Kahn

Characters

Alfred Pennyworth
Batgirl
Batman
Boss Rupert Thorne
Charlie Trainer
Commissioner James Gordon
Faith
Lady Viper
Olivia Ortega
Robin
Shamrock
Vicki Vale

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