Detective Comics, #49
Published: March 1941
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Issue Contents:
The "Big Six" Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Clayface Walks Again!
Storyline
Julie breaks off her engagement to Bruce, and leaves for a career in movies. However, the escape of Basil Karlo, and his revenge against Argus Pictures and Portia Storme brings the Batman into the picture.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Julie Madison [as Portia Storme] [also briefly as Robin]
- owner of a movie make-up supply store (death, cameo)
- un-named Fire Chief
- Gabby
- Mr. Bentley (head of Argus Pictures)
- Clayface [Basil Karlo] (villain)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
- Letters: George Roussos
Story Notes
Storyline continues from Detective Comics #40. Artist Kane leaves the bat off Batman's chest in some panels. The Batmobile appears red in this story. Panel 1 on page 4 displays a newspaper has the name "George" highlighted, probably sneaked in by letterer George Roussos. Julie appears dressed as Robin in several panels toward the end of the story.
Colossal! Terrific! Stupendous!
Featuring World's Best Comics
Sabotage (1)
Featuring Spy
Storyline
Bart tries to figure out who sabotaged his plane.
Characters
- Bart Regan
- Sawyer
- Wilson
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Ed Moore
- Inks: Ed Moore
Story Notes
All ads.
The Echo
Storyline
A mad scientist builds a giant android robot and uses it to terrorize the city.
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]
- Jon
- Mac
- The Echo (villain, scientist)
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Charles Paris (uncertain)
- Letters: Charles Paris (uncertain)
Story Notes
Inker credit by Craig Delich.
Death Valley Scotty (1)
Featuring Facts----
Characters
- Death Valley Scotty
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Case of the Streamlined Train
Characters
- Larry Steele
Credits
- Pencils: Steve Brodie (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ken Ernst
- Inks: Ken Ernst
Featuring Rex
"Bzz-zzz-zzzz"
Credits
- Script: Fred Schwab
- Pencils: Fred Schwab
- Inks: Fred Schwab
- Letters: Fred Schwab
Murder at the Baldwins (1)
Characters
- Speed Saunders
- Marge Baldwin
- Bull Baldwin
Credits
- Pencils: Ed Winiarski
- Inks: Ed Winiarski
Cliff Crosby Smashes the Loan Shark Racket!
Characters
- Cliff Crosby
- Kay Nevers
Credits
- Script: Chad Grothkopf
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
- Letters: Chad Grothkopf
Letter Perfect
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Fred Ray
- Inks: Fred Ray
Story Notes
Across two pages.
Superman Is on the Radio
"Sponsored by the Makers of H-O Oats:"
Storyline
The ad promotes 21 stations in the United States and 27 in Canada airing the Superman radio show, along with their sponsors.
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
Story Notes
At the bottom of the first page of the text story. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in Action Comics #33 but with differences in stations and sponsors.
Amazing Combination Offer
Story Notes
At the bottom of the second page of the text story.
Grace Carmen (1)
Featuring Superman; Batman
"Hey, fans!"
The Case of the Frightened Crooner
Characters
- Slam Bradley
- Shorty Morgan
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
Here's What You've Been Waiting For - All Star No. 4!
Featuring All-Star Comics
Story Notes
Inside back cover.