Limited Collectors' Edition C-59
Limited Collectors' Edition C-59
Cover Credits
Penciller: Neal Adams
Inker: Bernie Wrightson

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Title: "The Demon of Gothos Mansion"
Pages: 15

Feature(s):
Batman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Dennis J. O'Neil
Penciller: Irving H. Novick
Inker: Dick Giordano

Reprinted From:
Batman #227 (1970)

Feature Character(s)

Supporting Character(s)

Villain(s)

  • Clifton Heathrow (also called Elder Heathrow; dies in this story; no further appearances)
  • Ephraim and his partner (no further appearances)
  • Timos and Cynbee (dwarves; no further appearances)
  • Heathrow's coven (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

  • Daphne Pennyworth (last appearance in Batman #216; no further appearances)
  • A ghost (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Alfred's niece Daphne has taken a job teaching two children. She writes to Alfred, telling him that something is amiss. Batman investigates and learns that Daphne's employer is a warlock trying to raise the demon Ballk. Batman tries to rescue Daphne, who is to be sacrificed. However, he is caught instead. Batman escapes and encounters the ghost of a girl who has sacrificed a generation earlier. Batman reaches Daphne just in time to save her and stop the coven from completing their ritual.


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