Detective Comics, #257
Published: July 1958
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Issue Contents:
Batman's Invincible Foe!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Are You a Litter-Bug?
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff (uncertain)
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Batman's Invincible Foe
Storyline
A criminal and a policeman from the future draw Batman into the middle of their battle.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Commissioner Gordon (supporting)
- Karko (intro, villain)
- Mahan
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Charles Paris
Meet the Space Ranger
Featuring Showcase; The Space Ranger
"I ordered a whole truck-load of canned goods."
Characters
- Warden Willis
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Return of Cleopatra
Characters
- Roy Raymond
- Karen (supporting)
- Hamid (intro, villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
Humorous Sheriff!
Featuring The Batman Whirly-Word Game
"This can be found in a tree!"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Credits
- Script: Martin Naydel
- Pencils: Martin Naydel
- Inks: Martin Naydel
- Letters: Martin Naydel
Story Notes
puzzle
The Ghost-Written Clue
King of the Underworld!
Storyline
There's a gang war to determine who will take Willy Wanger's place, and Jones is determined to win.
Characters
- Martian Manhunter [John Jones
- J'onn J'onzz]
- Captain Harding (supporting)
- Willie Wanger (intro, villain, death)
- Bert Weldon (intro, villain)
- Mike Herty (intro, villain)
Credits
- Script: Arnold Drake (uncertain)
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
Story Notes
writer credit by Bob Hughes
Featuring O'Malley of the 4th Precinct
"In which the five-foot flatfoot, the pick of the pickpocket squad, gets picked--but good!"
Characters
- O'Malley
- Mr. Mintore
Credits
- Script: Irwin Hasen
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
Magic Magnifier Helps Betty & Jim Solve Big "Jewel Mystery!"
For the Best in Comics Entertainment
Story Notes
Back cover.