Detective Comics 359

"The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!" is the title of the first story in the 359th issue of the first Detective Comics ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. It was written by Gardner Fox with artwork by Carmine Infantino and inks by Sid Greene. It was lettered by Gaspar Saladino. The second story features the Elongated Man and is called "Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!" It was written by Gardner Fox with artwork & inks by Murphy Anderson. Both stories were edited by Julius Schwartz. This issue shipped with a January, 1967 cover date and carries a cover price of .12 cents per copy.

"The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!"






















"Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!"






















Notes & Trivia

 * This issue shipped to retailers on November 29th, 1966.


 * This is the first appearance of Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl. She will become a longstanding supporting character in the Batman family of titles for years to come.