Detective Comics #516 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 1982.
Synopsis for Batman: "Final Exams!"
In Hollywood, Batman continues his work to bring down the Academy of Crime in his disguise as Matches Malone. His efforts are for naught, as soon the criminals become aware of his facade. During one of the classes, the Headmaster asks "Matches Malone" to become the next stunt man dressed as Batman for the demonstration. It is then that Batman realizes that the thugs are already wise to him and he escaped before all the criminals turn against him. As Batman, he starts taking the thugs down one by one until the only ones remaining are the Headmaster and his right man, Miles. Without much effort, Batman takes Miles down and causes the Headmaster's breakdown, ending the Academy of Crime for good.
Meanwhile in Gotham, Vicki Vale is pushed to deliver her photos with evidence of Batman's identity and James Gordon has established a partnership with Jason Bard and he is determined to find the truth behind Hamilton Hill.
Appearing in Batman: "Final Exams!"
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Antagonists:
- Academy of Crime (Final appearance)
- The Headmaster (Final appearance)
- Dancer (Single appearance)
- Moses (Single appearance)
- Miles (Single appearance)
- Rupert Thorne
- Hugo Strange (Ghost)
Other Characters:
- Morton Monroe
- Jake (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for Batgirl: "Sleep While the Serpent Smiles!"
Batgirl survives Lady Viper's bite, but falls into a deep slumber and she is found by a group of homeless people who take her down to the sewers.
While Batgirl remains unconscious for the most part of the week, Lady Viper continues her criminal spree and Barbara's co-workers have started to take notice of her absence.
When Batgirl recovers after days of unconsciousness, she is horrified to find that she has been transformed into a snake lady, just like Lady Viper.
Appearing in Batgirl: "Sleep While the Serpent Smiles!"
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Supporting Characters:
- Doreen Gray
- Bob Barton
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Other Characters:
- Shamrock
- Trudy (First appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Humanities Research & Development Center
- Gotham Sewers
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Notes
- "The Academy of Crime, Part II: Final Exams!" is reprinted in Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway Vol. 3.
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