Detective Comics, #45
Published: November 1940
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
Story Notes
Early Golden Age bondage cover for this particular series.
Announcing the New Superman Krypto-Raygun
Storyline
Ad by Daisy Manufacturing Company for the Superman Krypto-Raygun
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Case of the Laughing Death!
Storyline
The Joker returns to polish off his enemies, starting with the D.A., then sets his sights on a $500,000 green jade Buddha.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- The Joker (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- museum caretaker
- District Attorney Carter (death)
- Joker's gang (villains)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
- Letters: George Roussos
Story Notes
George Roussos background inker credit verified by Roussos.
Again!
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1039).
Glover Green (1)
Characters
- Bart Regan (mainstream Universe)
- Glover Green (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Ed Moore
- Inks: Ed Moore
Prizes! Choose Yours Now!
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Harman
- Inks: Fred Harman
"The Voice of the City" by O. Henry
Credits
- Script: Paul J. Bolger (uncertain)
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
The Lady Cabdriver (1)
Characters
- Larry Steele (mainstream Universe)
- Slug Malone
- Monk Albee (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen (uncertain)
- Inks: Irwin Hasen (uncertain)
Story Notes
Larry Steele, Private Detective. The art has not been definitely confirmed as Hasen, but his in-line work is clearly evident: angular faces and a large preponderance of facial denotation. If, indeed, this is Hasen, it would be his first work for DC Comics.
The Agita-Pulverizo Ray (1)
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger (mainstream Universe)
- Lee Travis (mainstream Universe)
- Professor Crawford
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Jack Lehti
"See Daisy's new genuine official Superman equipment..."
Story Notes
Ad for Superman Krypto-Raygun on last panel of The Crimson Avenger story.
The Bowling Bowl Bombers (1)
Storyline
Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator
Characters
- Speed Saunders (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Ed Winiarski
- Inks: Ed Winiarski
Open Evidence
Credits
- Script: Clem Gordon
- Pencils:
- Inks:
Story Notes
Several small ads on the second page of the text story.
The Airplane Murder (1)
Storyline
Steve Malone, District Attorney
Characters
- Steve Malone (mainstream Universe)
- Kay Hogan (death)
Detective Stamp Page
Story Notes
Definition of "approvals" and several small ads from stamp dealers.
New!
Boys! Hear Your Own Voice!
Storyline
Ad by Home Recording Co.
Murder at the Polo Games
Storyline
Young America's Hero, Cliff Crosby
Characters
- Cliff Crosby (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Chad Grothkopf
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
- Letters: Chad Grothkopf
The Charity Racket (1)
Characters
- Slam Bradley (mainstream Universe)
- Shorty Morgan (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Pierce
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
- Letters: Howard Sherman
Here It Is -- Better Than Ever!
Featuring All-Star Comics; Adventure Comics; All-American Comics; Flash Comics; More Fun Comics
Now on Sale
Featuring New York World's Fair Comics
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1173).
Be a Cowboy!
Training Counts
Characters
- Coach "Red" Dawson (photo)
Story Notes
Back cover.