Detective Comics, #287

Published: January 1961

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Detective Comics #287

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Issue Contents:
The Raven and the Wasp!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • The Raven [Joe Parker] (villain)
  • The Wasp [Willie Blaine] (villain)
Test Your Talent
Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Raven and the Wasp
Story 2 13 pages superhero
Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Commissioner Gordon (supporting)
  • Ace the Bat-Hound (supporting)
  • Kzan (intro, villain)
  • Jhorl (intro, villain)
  • The Raven [Joe Parker] (intro, villain)
  • The Wasp [Willie Blaine] (intro, villain)
Credits

Featuring World's Finest Comics; Batman

Story 3 0 pages

"This famous symbol is your guarantee..."

Story 4 1 page humor

"I'd like to see a gun!"

Characters
  • Lefty Looie
Watch for the Second Superman Annual!

Featuring Giant Superman

Story 5 1 page
The Wizard King
Story 6 6 pages detective-mystery
Characters
  • Roy Raymond
  • Karen (supporting)
Credits
Story Notes

writer credit by Bob Hughes

Homicide in the Hothouse
Story 7 1 page
Get a Grip on Your Gripes!
Story 8 1 page advocacy
J'onn J'onzz's Kid Brother
Story 9 7 pages superhero
Storyline

Jones tries to rebuild the robot brain but accidentally brings his brother to Earth. The machine only has one charge so he can't go back home again.

Characters
  • Martian Manhunter [John Jones
  • J'onn J'onzz] (origin recap)
  • Captain Harding (supporting)
  • Biff Conklin (intro, villain)
  • T'omm J'onzz (intro)
  • Mr. J'onzz
  • Mrs. J'onzz
  • Dr. Erdel (cameo, flashback)
Credits
Story Notes

writer credit by Bob Hughes

You Asked for It!

Featuring Showcase; Aquaman and Aqualad

Story 10 0 pages
Story 11 1 page
Story 12 1 page
Story 13 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.