Detective Comics #504 (DC, 1981 — Cover A)

DC Comics · Detective Comics (1937-2011) · 25 pages · Published 1981-07-01

Gerry Conway — Writer
Paul Kupperberg — Writer
Don Newton — Penciller
Jose Delbo — Penciller
Dan Adkins — Inker
Joe Giella — Inker
Jim Starlin — Cover Artist
Adrienne Roy — Colorist
Carl Gafford — Colorist

After escaping from Arkham Asylum, Joker murders an elder toymaker, who designed several deadly toys under Joker's instructions. When the Gotham City Police Department find the dead man, Commissioner Gordon summons Batman to assist on the investigation, but the Dark Knight's presence is not welcome by everyone.