Detective Comics, #359
Published: January 1967
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Issue Contents:
The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!
"Meet the new Batgirl!"
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
5 Things You Need Before You Start Racing at Home
Story Notes
Ad for Revell Home Racing Sets including tracks and cars. Inside front cover.
The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!
"Out of the super-star studded firmament of Gotham City, where Batman and Robin shine supreme as masked manhunters-- burst a brand new luminary-- Batgirl!"
Storyline
While Barbara is on her way to a costume party dressed as Batgirl, she runs across Killer Moth attacking Bruce Wayne and joins the battle.
Characters
- Batgirl [Origin]
- Batman
- Barbara Gordon [Origin]
- Commissioner James Gordon
- Dick Grayson
- Killer Moth
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Robin
- Drury Walker
- Bruce Wayne
- Pupa
- Larva
- Burton Talbot
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. Story in two parts of 7.5 pages each.
Captain Action the Amazing 9 in 1 Super Hero
Characters
- Captain Action [also costumed as Superman
- Phantom
- Batman
- Captain America: Aquaman
- Lone Ranger
- Steve Canyon
- Flash Gordon
- Sgt. Fury]
Credits
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Captain Action action figure and costumes. Appears between pages 4 and 5 of the Batman story.
What Is He?
"He's not: as strong as... Superman..."
Characters
- Plastic Man
- the Spider
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Plastic Man (DC, 1966 series) #2. Appears at the bottom of page 8 of the Batman story.
"This is the first time you're painting a model, isn't it?"
Storyline
Heating paint to have it give a smoother finish.
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Thanks to Tony Boyless from Fayetteville, N.C. Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
Story Notes
Checklist of titles on sale between December 1 and December 13 1966. Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
Across the Jungle Rings the Cry -- B'wana Beast!
Featuring B'wana Beast!
Characters
- B'wana Beast
- Rupert Kenboya
Credits
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #66, the first appearance of B'wana Beast. Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
Captain Billy & the Kid!
Characters
- Captain Billy
- Ralph
Credits
- Pencils: Chic Stone
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Letters: Ed Hamilton
Story Notes
Ad for Renwal model planes. Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
Presenting the Mag from SUPER!
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Superman (DC, 1939 series) #193 [80 Page Giant #G-31]. Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
Out of the Dim and Misty Days of the Past...
Characters
- Batman
- Scarecrow
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #189, "Fright of the Scarecrow!" Appears at the bottom of page 16 of the Batman story.
Credits
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Letters: Ed Hamilton
Story Notes
Ad for Tyco trains and cars. Appears after page 16 of the Batman story.
Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!
"Pretty tricky setup these cabbies have-- but I'll bet a can of lubricating grease they're pretty tired of the whole affair right about now!"
Storyline
Ralph runs across a taxi service that knocks out its important clients and sells the national security secrets they carry to foreign countries.
Characters
- Ralph Dibny
- Sue Dibny
- The Elongated Man
- Beejay and the Sleepytime Taxi Crew (villain)
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Script previously credited to John Broome.
Champs Against Odds!
Characters
- Mickey Mantle
- Wilma Rudolph
- Ben Hogan
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Appears between pages 6 and 7 of the Elongated Man story.
At Long Last!
Characters
- The Atom [Ray Palmer]
- The Atom [Al Pratt]
- The Thinker
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Gil Kane
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for The Atom (DC, 1962 series) #29, team-up of the Golden Age Atom and the Silver Age Atom. Appears at the bottom of page 8 of the Elongated Man story.
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Paul Seydor, Frank Klein, Mark Evanier, and Rick Wood.
Electric S.O.S. Telegraph Set
Story Notes
Appears at end of issue.
20 Fathoms Under the Sea
Credits
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Irv Novick
- Letters: Charlotte Jetter (uncertain)
Story Notes
Inside back cover.