text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_18428016_1 (no_in_series VARCHAR, written_by VARCHAR, directed_by VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the total number in the series written by john banas and directed by pino amenta
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(no_in_series) FROM table_18428016_1 WHERE written_by = "John Banas" AND directed_by = "Pino Amenta"