Detective Comics, #277
Published: March 1960
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The Jigsaw Creature from Space!
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- The Kraal (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
The Jigsaw Menace from Space
Storyline
When a spaceship crashes near Gotham City, Batman and Robin find an injured alien explorer who explains that he had captured a Kraal, a creature that can exist as one or three separate entities. The alien informs the duo that individual Kraals can absorb electricity, heat, and water, but he passes out before telling them what happens with the three are joined. Batman and Robin capture the first two Kraals, the alien recovers and seems intent on joining the three together. Batman determines that when combined the Kraal becomes a powerless creature, and helps the alien complete his plan.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Commissioner James Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- The Kraal (intro, villain)
- Jigsaw Creature
Credits
- Script: Dave Wood (uncertain)
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Charles Paris
"This package came for you, special delivery!"
Storyline
Lefty receives a package from his aunt. It contains a welcome rug.
Characters
- Warden Willis
- Lefty
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Three Exciting New Adventures
Featuring Batman
Story Notes
Ad for Batman #130.
The Man Who Conquered Time!
Featuring Showcase; Rip Hunter... Time Master
Story Notes
Ad for Showcase #25.
The Plundering Plant
Storyline
At tryouts for "Impossible but True," a man demonstrates a root that when exposed to carbon dioxide, starts growing and becomes indestructible. The only way to stop it is to cut off the carbon dioxide supply. A petty crook steals the root, and uses it to break into a bank vault. Police show up to stop the crime, but the containing bottle gets broken and the root runs wild. Roy notices that the root is near a thermometer manufacturer, and obtains a barrel of mercury. The root grabs the barrel, crushes it and covers itself with mercury, cutting off its carbon dioxide.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
Buzzy's "Famous Books" Quiz
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Amazing Ray!
Credits
- Script: Morris Waldinger
- Pencils: Morris Waldinger
- Inks: Morris Waldinger
Featuring World's Finest Comics
"Your favorite heroes..."
Story Notes
Ad for World's Finest Comics #108.
Dangerous Favor
The Menace of Mr. Moth
Storyline
John faces Mr. Moth, the crook attracted to valuable things that glow in the dark. Moth's spree began with a rooftop clock painted with $10,000 worth of radium. John stops Mr. Moth's blinding light by filling the air with coal dust. Next up on the Moth's agenda is a statue of Atlas coated with phosphorus to make it glow in the dark. When the Manhunter arrives, Mr. Moth escapes by endangering the crowd, drawing John's attention away from him. Finally Mr. Moth grabs a gold planetarium display with a glowing sun, but he walks into John's trap and ends up in a jail cell.
Characters
- Captain Harding
- J'Onn J'Onzz (mainstream Universe)
- Martian Manhunter (mainstream Universe)
- Mr. Moth (intro, villain)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.