Detective Comics, #293
Published: July 1961
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Issue Contents:
Prisoners of the Dark World!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Yllans
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Prisoners of the Dark World
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Eddie Stark (intro, villain)
- The Gruggs (intro, villain)
- Yllans (intro)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger (uncertain)
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Charles Paris
Tootsie Roll Makes History!
Gifts from Your Elders!
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Featuring Giant Batman Annual
The Sensational Sea Scoops
Storyline
Aquaman and Aqualad help Ken Wall keep his newspaper going after he is injured trying to expose the Phantom Raider.
Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
- Aqualad [Garth]
- Topo (supporting)
- The Phantom Sea Raider [Captain Scobey] (intro, villain)
- Ken Wall
- Mrs. Wall
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
Story Notes
Strip continues from Adventure Comics #284. In one sequence Aquaman has octopuses throw rolled up newspapers at customers to help him with his deliveries. When the villain fires a torpedo at Aquaman, Aquaman has a giant squid grab the torpedo and direct it back at their sub.
There's More Than Meets the Eye...
Caught by a Whisker
"I'll drop these beans here!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Dead Tell Tales
Featuring Showcase; Aquaman and Aqualad; Rip Hunter... Time Master
"For the very best..."
The Girl-Hero Contest
Storyline
Two police women vie for Jones' affections.
Characters
- Martian Manhunter [John Jones
- J'onn J'onzz]
- Diane Meade (supporting)
- Sally Winters
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
Story Notes
writer credit by Bob Hughes
See the Many Fantastic Faces of Superman...
Featuring Giant Superman Annual
At Last!
Featuring Secret Origins
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Sold by Wilson Chemical Co. Back cover.