Batman 1940 #458 Direct ed. - high grade - $2.00

When a girl goes missing a group of parents decide to take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, Commissioner Gordon reflects on missed opportunities in life as he prepares to welcome an old acquaintance.

• Night Monsters - At the end of the story, Harold is taken to the Batcave, to become Batman's helper. Harold previously appeared in Batman #448-449. Both Sarah Essen and Harold become semi-regulars at this point.
• - Letters of comment from Julio Diaz, Dale Coe, Martin Simcox, Larry Feldman, Steve Davis, Clint Ragsdale and Lee Soloman. Includes "From the Den" column.