Detective Comics, #54
Published: August 1941
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
Story Notes
Artwork is an homage to the cover of [gcd_link_story](10406).
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Hook Morgan and His Harbor Pirates
Storyline
When Linda is told that harbor pirates have absconded with special cloth she had ordered, and Bruce notices that cloth is in the window of a store, the Batman takes over to to get to the bottom of the mystery, nearly losing his life in the process.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Linda Page
- Mr. Sale (store owner)
- Hook Morgan (villain)
- Mr. Conroy (villain, merchadise store owner)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
- Letters: George Roussos
Story Notes
The Batplane serves also as a speedboat in this story.
"We need more cards!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Winning Team!
Protecting the Panama Canal (1)
Characters
- Bart Regan
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Ed Moore
- Inks: Ed Moore
Featuring Good Movies and Books
Credits
- Script: Paul J. Bolger
- Pencils: Cliff Young
- Inks: Cliff Young
Robbery at the Bursar's Office (1)
Characters
- Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]
- Wing
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Letters: Charles Paris
Story Notes
Costume change. 1st issue the Crimson Avenger doesn't have a cape. Inker credit by Craig Delich.
"The flag that inspired the writing..."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
"In the Name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress!"
A Peach of a Pair!
The Case of the Bitter Almonds
Characters
- Larry Steele
Credits
- Pencils: Cliff Young
- Inks: Cliff Young
"Idaho Falls, Idaho - A canary refuses to sing..."
The Spectre
Murder in the Skies
Characters
- Speed Saunders
Credits
- Pencils: Jerzy Młynarczyk
- Inks: Jerzy Młynarczyk
Who Killed Major Morley? (1)
Characters
- Cliff Crosby
- Kay Nevers
Credits
- Script: Chad Grothkopf
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
- Letters: Chad Grothkopf
Without Fear
Credits
- Script: Sidney Drew
- Pencils: Stan Kaye
- Inks: Stan Kaye
Story Notes
At the bottom of the first page of the text story.
"Listen to the thrilling adventures of the Man of Steel over the following stations:"
Storyline
The ad promotes 31 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.
Story Notes
At the top of the second page of the text story.
Who Killed Holt? (1)
Death Under the Big Top! (1)
Characters
- Slam Bradley
- Shorty Morgan
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
At the Top of the Field!
Featuring Metro Publications
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Bike Tires Built Like Planes
Featuring United States Rubber Company
Story Notes
Back cover.