Detective Comics, #71
Published: January 1943
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A Crime a Day!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Joker
Credits
- Pencils: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Government Hunter by M. M. Atwater
Credits
- Script: Björn Messie
Story Notes
Inside front cover. The book, "Government Hunter," by M. M. Atwater, is reviewed. Marvin Goldstein wins $5.00 for his book review.
Crime a Day!
Storyline
During a series of lectures, the Batman calls the Joker a fool for leaving clues behind that lead to his capture. The Clown Prince of Crime turns the tables on the Caped Crusader by leaving more clues and making the Batman and Robin look like fools.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Mrs. Smythe
- Editor of the Gotham Gazette
- The Joker (villain)
- Joker's henchmen (villains)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
"Shh! Golly - This is more dangerous than I thought!"
Characters
- Pvt. Pete
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Featuring Batman
A Break for Santa
Storyline
Rip and the Boys steal an allied plane in order to rescue a sick boy's father from a Nazi prison camp.
Characters
- Boy Commandos [Rip Carter
- Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
- Andre Chavard
- Jan Haasan
- Alfy Twidgett]
- Olaf Hanson
Credits
- Script: Jack Kirby (uncertain)
- Script: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Simon
- Letters: Howard Ferguson (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letterer credit by Craig Delich.
How Well Do You Know Our War Weapons?
Featuring Dizzy Data
"Grizzly bears can run..."
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Simon Bolivar
Featuring Stamps
Credits
- Script: Sidney Elias
Story Notes
Page includes many small ads from stamps dealers.
The Unlucky Reporter
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]
- Wing
- Sam Carver
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Letters: Charles Paris
Story Notes
Inker and letterer credits by Craig Delich.
A Real Prize Among Comics!
Featuring Prize Comics
Story Notes
A pair of small ads.
Death on the Diamond!
Characters
- Bart Regan
Credits
- Pencils: Cristian Santos
- Inks: Cristian Santos
Murder on the Campus
Credits
- Script: Jack Watson
The Voice from Nowhere
Characters
- Air Wave [Larry Jordan]
- Static (his parrot)
- George Paines (friend of Jordan)
- Virginia Owen (friend of Jordan)
- Baldy Biggs (villain)
Credits
- Script: Murray Boltinoff (uncertain)
- Pencils: Lee Harris
- Inks: Charles Paris
"This way!"
Characters
- Chief Hot Foot
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
How Can They Do It??
Featuring World's Finest Comics
Don't Miss Your Favorites!
Case of the Missing Grin!
Characters
- Slam Bradley
- Shorty Morgan
- Risiblo the Clown
Credits
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
- Letters: Howard Sherman
The Boy Commandos Are Here!
Featuring Boy Commandos
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.