Detective Comics, #262

Published: December 1958

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Detective Comics #262

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Issue Contents:
The Jackal of the Underworld!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Jackal-Head [Gibson] (villain)
Credits
Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Jackal of the Underworld!
Story 2 12 pages superhero
Storyline

An archaeologist appears to be driven mad by the mask he has discovered.

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Commissioner Gordon (supporting)
  • Jackal-Head [Gibson] (intro, villain)
  • Dr. Coombs
  • Mr. Gibson
Credits
Story 3 0 pages
Operation Blackhawks!

Featuring Blackhawk

Story 4 1 page
Story 5 1 page humor

"Look, a car hidden in the trees, right outside the prison!"

Characters
  • Warden Willis
Story 6 1 page
The Man with the X-Ray Eyes!
Story 7 6 pages detective-mystery
Characters
  • Roy Raymond
  • Karen (supporting)
  • Mr. Kliff (intro, villain)
Credits
Story 8 0 pages
Sharing -- The United Nations Way!
Story 9 1 page advocacy

Featuring The Batman Whirly-Word Game

Story 10 1 page superhero

"A miser won't mind parting with this!"

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Story Notes

puzzle

14 Floors to Freedom
Story 11 1 page
The Animal Crime Kingdom
Story 12 6 pages superhero
Storyline

An unnamed gang leader uses animals to commit crimes.

Characters
  • Martian Manhunter [John Jones
  • J'onn J'onzz]
  • Captain Harding (supporting)
  • "The Boss" (intro, villain)
Credits
Story 13 0 pages
Story Notes

Ad for sweepstakes by Tootsie Roll.

Story 14 1 page
Story 15 1 page
Story 16 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 17 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.