Detective Comics, #238
Published: December 1956
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Issue Contents:
The Doors That Hid Disaster!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Mickey Mouse Projector (1)
"Show exciting new sound films in your own home"
Story Notes
Sold by Honor House Products. Inside front cover.
The Doors That Hid Disaster
"You have entered the first door, Batman -- and this is your first test!"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Commissioner James Gordon (voice only)
- Checkmate (villain, introduction, death)
Credits
- Script: Dave Wood
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Charles Paris
"Jerry, there's a large stack in the back room."
Characters
- Jerry the Jitterbug
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
"We love those cough drops..."
Gifts to the United Nations!
"Along the east river in New York City stretches six blocks of international territory..."
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff (uncertain)
- Pencils:
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Inks:
Story Notes
This PSA is produced in sequential comics-art style.
The Invaders from the 4th Dimension
"You said it was impossible for men from the 4th dimension to enter our world and capture us!"
Characters
- Roy Raymond
- Karen
- Dr. Huston (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
"323 stamps yours for only 25¢"
"Ow! My tooth!"
Characters
- Shorty
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
"Where is it?"
Characters
- Casey the Cop
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
"He's not very tall, but Wildroot Cream-Oil gives him confidence!"
Wanted: Men and/or Money
"They don't wear uniforms; they seldom are the subject of movie mysteries--but these sleuths are feared and respected."
Earth Detective for a Day
"Ha, ha... that's good balancing, lawman... but you can't stay there forever!"
Storyline
The Earth-Mars comet takes away Jones' powers for two hours.
Characters
- Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz
- aka John Jones]
- Lieutenant Saunders (introduction)
- Booby-Trap Bagley (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
- Letters: Ben Oda (uncertain)
Story Notes
Script credit by Bob Hughes.
"Do you want spending money? Sell these popular Patriotic and Religious Mottoes"
"Wow! What an amazing he-man Tony is now!"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"Time to get a Daisy and get in on the fun!"
Story Notes
Back cover.