Unofficial Detective Comics Index

DETECTIVE COMICS #430

Cover Date: December 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
Publication Date: 1972-10-26

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Cover Credits:
Art: Jim Aparo (signed)

Story: "Clues of the False Faces!" (15 Pages)

Credits:

Story	Frank Robbins
Pencils	Bob Brown
Inks	Nick Cardy
Lettering	Ben Oda
Editing	Julius Schwartz

Feature Character(s):

Batman (Bruce Wayne; also disguised as Rack and Jobo Larch, two hoods; temporarily develops amnesia)

Villain(s):

Aldo Maxim (first appearance; a crime boss trying to take over another gang)

Jake Tanno (first appearance; a gang boss)

Location(s):

Gotham City

Solicitation:

After receiving a blow to the head, Batman awakens to find that the unfamiliar face beneath his mask belongs to a criminal.

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Second Story: "The Haunted Studio Mystery!" (8 Pages)

Credits:

Story	E. Nelson Bridwell
Art	Dick Giordano
Lettering	Ben Oda
Editing	Julius Schwartz

Feature Character(s):

Elongated Man (last in Justice League of America #102; next in Booster Gold Vol. 2 #15)

Supporting Character(s):

Sue Dibny (last in issue #426/2; next in Flash #221)

Villain(s):

Unnamed Thieves (first appearance for all; attempt to steal movie collectables)

Location(s):

Hollywood, CA

Comment(s):

This story takes place shortly before October 3rd.

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