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Detective Comics, #43 Canadian

Published: September 1940

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Detective Comics #43

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Issue Contents:
1 page superhero
Characters
Credits
Announcing the Sensational New Daisy 1000-Shot Red Ryder Carbine
Story 1 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

On the inside front cover.

The Case of the City of Terror
Story 2 13 pages superhero
Storyline

Bruce and Dick head out on a cross-country vacation to get away from crime, but when they arrive in a small town, they discover that a new Mayor has ties to organized crime, and has established gambling dens and other rackets in town, all protected by Police officer's on the take.

Characters
  • Batman (mainstream Universe)
  • Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
  • Robin (mainstream Universe)
  • Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
  • Ryder
  • Carter
  • Mayor Harliss Greer (villain, former City Council President)
  • "Bugs" Norton (villain)
  • Norton's gang [Blackie
  • others un-named] (villains)
Credits
Story Notes

Kane fails to draw the bat symbol on Batman's chest in some panels.

The First Issue Was a Sellout!
Story 3 1 page
Story Notes

House ad for [gcd_link_issue](879), with cover repro.

Story 4 1 page humor

"Darling, do you find it necessary to yell..."

Credits
Story Notes

4 separate gags.

A MacBeagle Can Smell a Bargain!
Story 5 1 page
Story 6 6 pages adventure; spy

"What's up, Bart?" "Got an assignment in New York..."

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Credits
Story 7 6 pages adventure

"The Christopher Archer kidnapping case has not yet been solved..."

Storyline

Red quits his job and goes undercover.

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Credits
Story Notes

Red Logan, Ace Reporter

Theft in the Abbey
Story 8 2 pages crime
Credits
Superman Is on the Radio!
Story 9 1 page

"Sponsored by the makers of Force over the following stations:"

Storyline

The ad promotes 14 stations in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. airing the Superman radio show, along with times and days, sponsored by Force cereal. Text at the bottom encourages readers to write their local stations and ask for the show, sponsored by Force cereal.

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Credits
Story Notes

On the bottom of the last page of the previous story sequence. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in Action Comics #26 but with schedule changes of some stations and reformatted text.

Story 10 6 pages superhero

"It is midnight on the waterfront..."

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Story 11 6 pages detective-mystery

"In the 'big house' up the river, two men who look much alike..."

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Credits
Story 12 6 pages detective-mystery

"Even a busy private detective gets an evening to himself..."

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Story Notes

Larry Steele, Private Detective

For Swell Vacation Reading, Don't Miss These Two!

Featuring All-Star Comics

Story 13 1 page
Story Notes

House ad for All-Star Comics (DC, 1940 series) #1 and Mutt & Jeff (DC, 1939 series) #2.

Featuring New York World's Fair Comics

Story 14 1 page

"On Sale Aug. 2nd"

Story Notes

Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1173).

Detective Stamp Page
Story 15 1 page
Story Notes

Definition of "approvals" surrounded by several small ads from stamp dealers.

Story 16 6 pages adventure

"What's cooking, Chief?" "Look at this report, Cliff!"

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Credits
Story 17 8 pages detective-mystery

"Slam Bradley and his partner-pal, Shorty Morgan, are trying out Slam's new sailboat..."

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The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!

Featuring Action Comics; Adventure Comics; All-American Comics; Detective Comics; Flash Comics; More Fun Comics

Story 18 1 page
Story Notes

House ad for Action Comics, Adventure Comics, Detective Comics, All-American Comics, More Fun Comics, and Flash Comics.

Story 19 0 pages

"What is the oldest science known to man?"

Story 20 1 page
Story Notes

On the inside back cover.

Gator Toughness - Cat Grip!
Story 21 1 page
Story Notes

On the back cover.