Detective Comics, #47 Without Canadian Price
Published: January 1941
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Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Money Can't Buy Happiness (1)
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.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Harvey Midas (Bruce's banker)
- Mrs. Midas
- Roger Midas (Harvey's son, musician)
- Diane Midas (Harvey's daughter)
- Jupkins (the Midas butler)
- Johnny Brown (a clerk, Diane's sweetheart)
- Danny Moore (newsboy)
- Count Alexis (villain, Diane's husband)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
- Letters: George Roussos
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.
Here They Come Again!
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1039).
For Superman Fans!
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1210).
Power to Go Places!
The Roomer (1)
Characters
- Bart Regan (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Ed Moore
- Inks: Ed Moore
The Case of the Ardent Actress
Characters
- Larry Steele (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Steve Brodie (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ken Ernst
- Inks: Ken Ernst
The Art Thieves (1)
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger (mainstream Universe)
- Lee Travis (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Jack Lehti
Story Notes
The Avenger is in costume and wearing a cape in this story.
Characters
- Speed Saunders (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Ed Winiarski
- Inks: Ed Winiarski
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.
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.
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.
Imperfect Crime
Credits
- Script: Edgar Wilton
- Pencils: Fred Ray
- Inks: Fred Ray
Story Notes
Across two pages. Ads frame the left, right and bottom across the two-page spread.
"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.
New Lionel Catalog
Story Notes
To the right on the second page of the text story and above the Daisy Krypto-Raygun ad.
"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.
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 Collector (1)
Characters
- Steve Malone (mainstream Universe)
Detective Stamp Page
Story Notes
Definition of "approvals" surrounded by ads from stamp dealers.
"You know, boy and rug at the same time!"
Credits
- Script: Harold Sherman
- Pencils: Harold Sherman
- Inks: Harold Sherman
Statement of Ownership
Credits
- Script: Arlindo Fagundes
Story Notes
Publisher: Detective Comics, Inc. 480 Lexington Ave, NY, NY. Editor: W. F. Ellsworth Owners: Harry Donenfeld, Paul Sampliner
It's Free This Fascinating New Book"The Wonders of Modern Chemistry"
Case of the Missing Eye!
Characters
- Cliff Crosby
Credits
- Script: Chad Grothkopf
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
- Letters: Chad Grothkopf
"Do this puzzle correctly..."
Story Notes
Ad with crossword puzzle.
New Built-Rite Toys are More Fun Than Ever
The Grand Palace Department Store (1)
Characters
- Slam Bradley (mainstream Universe)
- Shorty Morgan (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
- Letters: Howard Sherman
Here It Is -- All-Star No. 3...
Featuring All-Star Comics
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1205).
Be a Superman! Carry This Official Superman Krypto-Raygun
Story Notes
Inside back cover.