Detective Comics, #294
Published: August 1961
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The Villain of 100 Elements!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Elemental Man [John Dolan] (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
"Skinny or fat, 15, 20, 30 or 40 years of age..."
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Villain of 100 Elements
Storyline
Batman and Robin must face the danger created by a man who can control the elements.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Commissioner Gordon (supporting)
- Elemental Man [John Dolan] (intro, villain)
- Professor Higgins
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils:
- Inks:
Tootsie Roll Makes History!
Featuring Giant Batman Annual
"The inside stories of Batman and Robin's top secrets..."
"Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park..."
Task Force
Story Notes
Sold by Helen of Toy, Co.
The Fantastic Fish That Defeated Aquaman
Storyline
Harry Black has large sea monsters at his command and is attacking shipping. Aquaman and Aqualad arrive on the scene but their finny friends are overpowered. Aquaman then figures out the sea monsters are mechanical, and sends electric eels to short circuit the villain's controls. This makes his "monsters" inoperative and easy pickings for Aquaman's finny friends.
Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
- Aqualad [Garth]
- Topo (supporting)
- Harry Black (intro, villain)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
Story Notes
This month Aquaman also appeared in Showcase #33.
"I'm a fudge judge..."
The Bullets That Backfired
Featuring Giant Superman Annual
"See the many fantastic faces of Superman..."
Featuring Secret Origins
"At last! The giant comic book you've dreamed about is here..."
The Martian Weakling
Storyline
Lost in another dimension, the criminals have Martian powers but Jones has none.
Characters
- Martian Manhunter [John Jones
- J'onn J'onzz]
Credits
- Script: Arnold Drake (uncertain)
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
Story Notes
writer credit by Bob Hughes
"Wanted Tootsie Roll ice cream bar..."
Frontier Cabin
204 Revolutionary War Soldiers
"Nationally famous prizes for you at no cost!"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"Win a "diamond hunting" trip and a $500 bond!"
Story Notes
Back cover.