Detective Comics, #69
Published: November 1942
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Issue Contents:
The Harlequin's Hoax!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Joker
Credits
- Pencils: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Credits
- Script: Paul J. Bolger
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Announcing a contest where the reader who sends in the best book review will win $5.00 and see their review printed in a DC comic.
The Harlequin's Hoax!
Storyline
The Joker returns with a madcap scheme: handing out less than perfect, but generous, gifts to people, all with a sinister purpose in mind.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Commissioner James Gordon
- Linda Page
- Charles Saunders
- Mr. Fordney
- Richard Morse
- Jim Brown
- The Joker (villain)
- Joker's henchmen (villains)
Credits
- Script: Joseph Greene
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
- Letters: Ira Schnapp (uncertain)
"Gosh! I better rush to work..."
Characters
- Silly Willy
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Featuring Batman
The Siege of Krovka (1)
Storyline
The Nazis, ordered by Hitler to keep advancing their positions, come across a stubborn group of citizens at Krovka, and the commanding general orders the town leveled. But the Commandos volunteer to help out and take on the Nazis with an added fervor.
Characters
- The Boy Commandos [Rip Carter
- Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
- Andre Chavard
- Jan Haasan
- Alfy Twidgett]
- Ivan Vanin
- Tanya Vanin
- Zenovikov
- Adolf Hitler (villain)
- the Nazis (villains)
Credits
- Script: Jack Kirby (uncertain)
- Script: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Simon
Sugar
Featuring Stamps
Credits
- Script: Sidney Elias
Story Notes
Page includes many small ads from stamps dealers.
"The sarge is sending me on a special mission!"
Characters
- Clancy the Cop
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Biggest and Best!
Featuring World's Finest Comics
The Three Behind the Throne
Storyline
A small town reporter tries for a job in the big city.
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]
- Wing
- Scoop Carter
- Adam Scringe
- Magnus King
- Caesar Gutter (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Letters: Charles Paris
Story Notes
Inker and letterer credits by Craig Delich.
Featuring A Man's Best Friend
"Heh heh..."
Credits
- Script: Ray McGill
- Pencils: Ray McGill
- Inks: Ray McGill
- Letters: Ray McGill
Story Notes
Writer and letterer credits added by Craig Delich.
Double Demons of Destruction!!
Featuring Prize Comics
The Case of the Sweet-Toothed Spy!
Characters
- Bart Regan
Credits
- Pencils: Cristian Santos
- Inks: Cristian Santos
Sharp Eyes
Credits
- Script: João Zod
The Magic Cupboard!
Storyline
Mrs. Hubbard's cupboard mysteriously fills up with food each night.
Characters
- Air Wave [Larry Jordan]
- Static (his parrot)
- Old Mother Hubbard
Credits
- Script: Murray Boltinoff (uncertain)
- Pencils: Lee Harris
- Inks: Charles Paris
Don't Miss Your Favorites!
Case of the Artistic Ape
Characters
- Slam Bradley
- Shorty Morgan
Credits
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
- Letters: Howard Sherman
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.