Detective Comics #469

Detective Comics — DC Comics

Issue: #469

Last valuation update: 2025-09-29

“…BY DEATH’S EERIE LIGHT!” When Alfred collapses, Batman discovers many more people are mysteriously becoming sick. The Dark Knight realizes that the Gotham City water supply has been contaminated, so he goes to the Gotham Reservoir and finds the person responsible for the contamination: Dr. Phosphorus."Signalman Steals the Spotlight!" (Batman) written by Steve Englehart, penciled by Walt Simonson...

First appearances: Dr. Bell, Rupert Thorne, Doctor Phosphorus

Creators: Jim Aparo, Typeset, Julius Schwartz, Walter Simonson, Al Milgrom, Steve Englehart, Bob Rozakis, Anthony Tollin, Jerry Serpe, E. Nelson Bridwell

Characters: Batman, Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, Dr. Bell, Rupert Thorne, Doctor Phosphorus