Detective Comics, #341
Published: July 1965
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The Joker's Comedy Capers!
"Batman! Batman -- why don't you answer me?"
Storyline
Wearing a Batman costume, The Joker surprises Robin.
Characters
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Joker
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Treasure Chest of Fun
Story Notes
A full page of small, single panel advertisements for novelty items and self-defense lessons. Black and white ad on inside front cover.
The Joker's Comedy Capers!
"Never the one to pass up an opportunity to commit a different kind of robbery -- for which he is to receive a bonus before and after the theft -- The Joker devises a series of gags that leaves his victims laughing -- helplessly!"
Storyline
The Joker commits a series of robberies under the guise of producing new "silent film slapstick comedies" for a willing tycoon.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Joker
- members of The Joker's gang
- Mr. Cornelius Van-Van (oil tycoon and old-movie buff)
- Mr. Throckmorton (bank president)
- bank guards
- bank tellers
- Mr. Harrison (postal service courier)
- postal service employees
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Joe Giella
Story Notes
Story in two parts of 9.67 and 5.67 pages. The Joker impersonates four famous silent movie comedians: the Tramp is Charlie Chaplin, Deadpan is Buster Keaton, Cross-eyes is Ben Turpin, and Specs is Harold Lloyd. His last impersonation is of Harpo Marx who became famous in the sound era, not the silent era, despite the fact that he never uttered a word onscreen. This story formed the basis for the 1966 Batman TV episodes "Death in Slow Motion" and "The Riddler's False Notion", using The Riddler instead of The Joker.
Join the Fun with G.I. Joe!
Story Notes
Various yellow-green toned photographs of G.I. Joe action figures, with black and white photographs of G.I. Joe accessories. Sold by Hasbro. Between pages 4 and 5 of previous story.
Only Showcase Dares to Present the Enemy Side of the War - with "Enemy Ace"!
Featuring DC Comics; Showcase; Enemy Ace
"Only Showcase dares to reveal every flaming word of Rittmeister Hans von Hammer's combat diary -- without censorship!"
Characters
- Enemy Ace [Hans von Hammer]
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
DC Comics house ad for Showcase. Reproduces the cover illustration for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #57 (July-August 1965). "On sale everywhere May 27th" Lower third of page 10 of previous story.
The Strange Worlds of Batman and Robin
Featuring DC Comics; 80 Page Giant; Batman
"On sale everywhere"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Story Notes
DC Comics house ad for Detective Comics. Reproduces the cover illustration for 80 Page Giant Magazine (DC, 1964 series) #12 (July 1965). Between pages 10 and 11 of previous story. Top 2/3 of page.
Make Silly Putty Stretch Pictures!
"Pick up comic characters and stretch 'em 'til they're goofy!"
Story Notes
Ad for Silly Putty showing how comic book and newspaper comic strip images can be absorbed and stretched to silly proportions. Between pages 10 and 11 of previous story. Lower third of page.
Rowboat Bullwinkle (1)
"Are Cheerios your favorite cereal, Bullwinkle?"
Storyline
Bullwinkle eats Cheerios for “muscle-makin’ protein†to power his rowboat, and runs into a whale.
Characters
- Rocky
- Bullwinkle
- whale
Story Notes
One of a series of General Mills' Cheerios ads featuring Rocky and Bullwinkle. Middle right page of centerfold. Between pages 14 and 15 of previous story.
For the Very Best in Funny Comics Reading
Featuring DC Comics; Batman; The Flash
"On sale June 3rd."
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Mr. Incognito [James Carter]
- The Flash [Barry Allen]
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
Story Notes
DC Comics house ad for Batman and The Flash. Reproduces the cover illustration for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #173 (August 1965) and The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #154 (August 1965). Lower third of final page of previous story. Ad copy reads "For the Very Best in Funny Comics Reading", yet the ad is for Batman and The Flash, as opposed to a DC humor title like Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, Sugar and Spike, or The Fox and the Crow.
10 Issues of Detective for Only $1.00
Featuring DC Comics; Batman
"You gain 4 ways -- when you accept this special offer"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Story Notes
Special subscription offer: 10 issues of Detective Comics only $1.00. Ad also offers similar subscription rates for Batman. Ad copy excerpt: "Mystery! Thrills! Action! Suspense! Featuring the World's Greatest Detective in every issue of Batman! - So subscribe now!"
How to Beat Your Dad at Racing!
"Surprise! Dad hands Jack one of the new AMT "Slot Stars", an AC Cobra slot racer kit."
Characters
- Jack
- Jack's Dad
Story Notes
Ad for AMT's line of "Slot Stars" slot racer kits. Top half of page.
Be My Guest at World's Famous Amusement Park
"Palisades Amusement Park N.J. 1/2 mile south of George Washington Bridge"
Storyline
Superman invites the readers of this magazine to Palisades Amusement Park, offering coupons for one free admission and free rides on the "Fifth Avenue Cuddle Up" and "Crazy Crystals".
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
Ad for Palisades Amusement Park featuring Superman. Lower half of page. Oddly, the actual name of Palisades Amusement Park is not mentioned in the ad's lead title: "Be My Guest at World's Famous Amusement Park".
The Elongated Man's Change-of-Face!
Storyline
Elongated Man goes the town of Powderkeg and discovers that the local newspaper celebrates another Elongated Man -- with another name and a different face!
Characters
- Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]
- Sue Dibny
- Amos Hurd
- Elongated Man [Editor Abner Trotter]
- John Trotter
- Morton Brothers
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Sid Greene
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
40 Army-Navy-Marine All Authentic Medals & Insignias
Story Notes
Add offering 40 different military medals, insignias, etc. for only $1.49 postpaid. Ad runs vertically on full page. Between pages 6 and 7 of previous story.
We Will Give You $5 for ANY 1955 Half Dollar
"Check the value of your coins now... In "Brownlee's Green Book of Rare Coins""
Story Notes
Ad offering Brownlee's Green Book of Rare Coins. "This new indispensable book costs only $1.00 postpaid."
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
Letters from Dick Ruprecht, Guy H. Lillian III, and Andrew Ice. On final interior page of the comic. Top half of page.
"Lucky Charms new toasted oat cereal with marshmallow bits in lucky shapes!"
Storyline
L.C. Leprechaun extolls the tasty virtues of his favorite cereal, Lucky Charms.
Characters
- L.C. Leprechaun
Story Notes
Ad for cereal from General Mills. On final interior page of the comic. Lower half of page.
Friend, Dare YOU Risk a DIME 10¢?
"This can be soon the handsome NEW Jet Power YOU"
Story Notes
Ad for bodybuilding programs from American Bodybuilding Club. Ad comes with a warning: "Do not mail coupon if under 14 years of age." Black and white ad on inside back cover.
America's Most Exciting War Game: Task Force
"Lucky Circle saves you... 69¢"
Story Notes
Ad for "Task Force" war game from Helen of Toy, Co. Commack, New York. Only $1.00 plus postage. Color ad on back cover.