Detective Comics, #296
Published: October 1961
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Issue Contents:
The Menace of the Planet Master!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Planet-Master [Professor Norbet] (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Dillin
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Test Your Talent
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Menace of the Planet-Master
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Planet-Master [Professor Norbet] (intro, villain)
- Edward Burke (intro, villain)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Charles Paris
Story Notes
writer credit by Bob Hughes
Tootsie Roll Makes History!
"Today is visiting day!"
Characters
- Lefty Looie
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Featuring Giant Batman Annual
See the Many Fantastic Faces of Superman...
Featuring Giant Superman Annual
The Alien Bodyguard
Storyline
When Diane loses her memory, J'onzz has to protect her without her knowledge.
Characters
- Martian Manhunter [John Jones
- J'onn J'onzz]
- Diane Meade (supporting)
- Rocky Dawson (intro, villain)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
Story Notes
writer credit by Bob Hughes
The Body in the Branches
The Mystery of Demon Island!
Storyline
A Sea Demon (a reptilian humanoid carrying a trident and riding a giant seahorse), is forcing native fishermen to give it their jewels and valuables. Aquaman and Aqualad arrive on the scene and defeat the Demon, exposing it as a criminal skin-diver using a costume and technology.
Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
- Aqualad [Garth]
- Topo (supporting)
- The Sea Demon (intro, villain)
- Omo (native fisherman)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.