Detective Comics, #288
Published: February 1961
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The Menace of the Multiple Creature!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Multi-creature (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Menace of the Multiple Creature
Storyline
When lightning hits a pool of chemical waste, a strange creature is created which constantly changes shape and size.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Multi-creature (intro, villain)
- Stokes (intro, villain)
- Stamm
- Mary Todd
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger (uncertain)
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Charles Paris
Featuring World's Finest Comics; Batman
"This famous symbol is your guarantee..."
Our American Heritage
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Information on William Penn, Tom Paine, Emma Lazarus, John Peter Zenger and Harriet Tubman
Just Imagine!
Featuring Justice League of America
The Girl with the Deadly Gaze
Storyline
Roy investigates Janie Vance, who thinks she has the curse of Medusa.
Characters
- Roy Raymond
- Karen (supporting)
- Janie Vance
- Mr. Craig (intro, villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
Doom Rings the Doorbell
Storyline
Captain Mason investigates the shooting of "Smart Alec" Ames.
Characters
- Captain Mason (policeman)
- "Smart Alec" Ames (columnist for The Garfield Gazette)
- Eddie Dunne (comedian)
- "Happy" Harp (oldtime comic)
"I understand you tell fortunes by reading palms."
Storyline
A prisoner fortune teller tells a fellow inmate he is going to travel.
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Case of the Honest Swindler
Storyline
Larry Loder is conned by Jed Peters into using three fake magical gadgets. The Martian Manhunter uses his powers to make the fake gadgets appear to really work.
Characters
- Martian Manhunter [John Jones
- J'onn J'onzz]
- Captain Harding (supporting)
- Jed Peters (intro, villain)
- Larry Loder (intro)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
Ownership, Management, and Circulation of Detective Comics (1)
Credits
- Script: Arlindo Fagundes
Story Notes
Date of Filing: October 1, 1960. Average number of copies per issue, previous year: 314,000. Publisher National Comics 575 Lexington Ave New York, NY Editor: Jack Schiff Owners: H. Donenfeld, J. Liebowitz, P. Sampliner, G. Donenfeld, S. Sampliner, F. Iger, I. Donenfeld, S. Iger, A. Donenfeld, L. Liebowitz, J. H. Liebowitz, H. Donenfeld Foundation. Avg. Sales 314,000
You Asked for It!
Featuring Showcase; Aquaman and Aqualad
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Sold by Wilson Chemical Co. Back cover.