Detective Comics, #53

Published: July 1941

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Issue Contents:
Credits
Viola Vane
Storyline

Batman saves a budding actress from committing suicide but then learns that her folks believe she is a great star...and they are coming to visit her. He has to tackle the problem as both Bruce Wayne and the Batman.

Story Featuring It's a Fact!

"No two typewriters, even when brand-new..."

The Opium Smugglers
Credits
The Craig Story
Credits
Story Notes

The Avenger appears in costume with a cape. Inker and letterer credits by Craig Delich.

"Skunks are now being used..."

Mystery of the Late Mr. Barnes
Credits
Murder on the Diamond

"In a state museum, a mummy walks and kills!"

Kept Promise
Credits

"The interior of a New York jewelry house at night..."

Credits

Story Featuring Slam Bradley

"Slam Bradley, private detective, and his pal Shorty Morgan, are guarding socialites..."

The Tootsie Roll of Honor
Story Notes

Back cover.

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

At the Top of the Field!
Hear Superman on the Radio!

"Listen to the thrilling adventures of the Man of Steel over the following stations:"

Storyline

The ad promotes 29 stations in the United States airing the Superman radio show, along with their sponsors. It also mentions there are 25 stations in Canada sponsored by Ogilvie Flour Mills Co., Ltd.

Characters
Other
Credits
Story Notes

On the bottom of the second page of the text story.

Free!
Story Notes

In the left-hand column of the first page of the text story.

Story Notes

All ads.

Energy to Burn
Here It Is - Boys and Girls All-Flash Quarterly No. 1!
Story Notes

A few small ads.

"He took one look at this smoking jacket..."

You Demanded It!
Story Notes

Inside front cover.