Detective Comics, #286

Published: December 1960

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Detective Comics #286

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Issue Contents:
The Doomed Batwoman!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Batwoman [Kathy Kane]
  • Star-Man (villain)
Test Your Talent
Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Doomed Batwoman
Story 2 13 pages superhero
Storyline

Star-Man is looking for a belt that Batwoman has purchased that will give him more super powers. It neutralizes other's powers, but leaves the person wearing the belt weak when it is taken off.

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Batwoman [Kathy Kane]
  • Star-Man (intro, villain)
Credits
Children of Tomorrow!
Story 3 1 page non-fiction; advocacy
Story Notes

Information on celebrating United Nations Day, October 24th.

Featuring Batman; World's Finest Comics

Story 4 0 pages

"This famous symbol..."

Featuring Spike

Story 5 1 page humor

"I've been watching this place for a week now."

Storyline

Spike tries to hold up a judo school.

Characters
  • Spike
Story 6 1 page
The Legend That Came to Life
Story 7 6 pages detective-mystery; fantasy
Storyline

Roy investigate an Ecuadorian legend of a witch doctor creating a monster to fight off invading Spaniards.

Characters
  • Roy Raymond
  • Karen (supporting)
  • Manuel (intro, villain)
Credits
Story Notes

Writer identified by Bob Hughes.

Last Count for the Champ
Story 8 1 page detective-mystery
Storyline

O'Malley discovers who killed a boxer.

Characters
  • O'Malley (sportswriter)
  • Gunner (boxer)
  • Hanson (boxer)

Featuring Giant Superman

Story 9 1 page

"The next Giant Superman annual..."

His Majesty, John Jones
Story 10 7 pages superhero
Storyline

Jones is mistaken for a missing European prince and has to help Rudolph secure his throne.

Characters
  • Martian Manhunter [John Jones
  • J'onn J'onzz]
  • Captain Harding (supporting)
  • Baron Brujo (intro, villain)
  • Scads (intro, villain)
  • Prince Rudolph of Harovia
  • Princess Eloise
Credits
Mechanical Monsters on the Loose!

Featuring The Brave and the Bold; Cave Carson

Story 11 0 pages
Story 12 1 page
Story 13 1 page
Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 15 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.