Story: "The Coming of Crimesmith" (22 Pages)

Credits:

Marv Wolfman (plot, script)
Jim Aparo (pencils)
Mike DeCarlo (inks)
Adrienne Roy (colors)
John Costanza (letters)
Dan Raspler (associate edits)
Denny O'Neil (edits)

Feature Character: Batman

Supporting Characters: Tim Drake
Alfred Pennyworth
Lucius Fox
James Gordon

Villains: Montgomery Marr (dies)
Reese
Camby
Crimesmith (Maya; first appearance; Dr. Fracer's assistant; mistakenly called Raya in this issue)

Other Characters: Tanya Fox (Lucius Fox's wife; mistakenly called Nancy in this issue)
Dr Jeffrey Fraser (TV science presenter)
Dilley (police officer)
Ellie (WayneTech receptionist)

Comment: Continues in the next issue

Synopsis:

As Bruce Wayne begins talks with a scientist who may be able to help WayneTech, a new criminal mastermind makes their presence felt in Gotham City, organising break-ins for ordinary criminals. When Batman gets a name - Crimesmith - from one of them, the felon immediately bursts into flame, instantly cremated.