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#48
Detective Comics, #47 Without Canadian Price

Published: January 1941

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Issue Contents:
Credits
Money Can't Buy Happiness
Storyline

Bruce Wayne's lawyer and wife are making a real mess out of the lives of their children, so the Batman decides to do something about it. He discovers that Midas' daughter's new husband is linked to crooks wanting to steal the family jewels.

Credits
Story Notes

Kane forgets to add the bat to Batman's chest in many panels. Co-inker Jerry Robinson signed his name as writer of a newspaper society column in panel 6 on page 5. George Roussos snuck his last name onto a building front on the splash page.

The Roomer
Credits
The Case of the Ardent Actress
Credits
The Art Thieves
Credits
Story Notes

The Avenger is in costume and wearing a cape in this story.

Credits
Imperfect Crime
Credits
Story Notes

Across two pages. Ads frame the left, right and bottom across the two-page spread.

The Collector
Credits

"You know, boy and rug at the same time!"

Credits
Case of the Missing Eye!
Credits
The Grand Palace Department Store

Story Featuring Slam Bradley

Credits
Statement of Ownership
Credits
Story Notes

Publisher: Detective Comics, Inc. 480 Lexington Ave, NY, NY. Editor: W. F. Ellsworth Owners: Harry Donenfeld, Paul Sampliner

Credits
Story Notes

Back cover.

Be a Superman! Carry This Official Superman Krypto-Raygun
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Here It Is -- All-Star No. 3...

"Do this puzzle correctly..."

Story Notes

All ads.

Story Notes

Several small ads on both pages of the text story.

Great Get Acquainted Offer 6 Months For 50¢

"Boys, here's a chance to get this great magazine..."

Story Notes

At the bottom of the second page of the text story.

"The Superman Radio Program is now heard over the following stations:"

Storyline

The ad promotes 15 stations in Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington airing the Superman radio show, along with their sponsors.

Story Notes

On the bottom of the first page of the text story. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in Action Comics #32 but with reformatted text.

For Superman Fans!
Here They Come Again!
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

"See Daisy's new genuine official Superman equipment featuring Superman Krypto-Raygun"

Story Notes

To the right on the second page of the text story and below the Lionel catalog ad.

New Lionel Catalog
Story Notes

To the right on the second page of the text story and above the Daisy Krypto-Raygun ad.

Hello Superman Fan!

"Take your choice..."

Story Notes

To the left on the first page of the text story and below the 60 Power Telescope ad.

60 Power Telescope $2.19
Story Notes

To the left on the first page of the text story, above the Reliable Sales Company ad and below the Epilepsy Booklet ad.

Is Epilepsy Inherited?

"What causes it?"

Story Notes

To the left on the first page of the text story and above the 60 Power Telescope ad.