Detective Comics, #437

Published: October-November 1973

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Issue Contents:
Deathmask!
Deathmask!

Story Featuring Batman

Storyline

Batman finds himself seemingly pitted against the preternaturally powered Matuchima, the lost tribe of Xochipecs' god of death, soon after the tribe's deathmask is found and brought to the Gotham Museum.

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Chapter 1: The Himalayan Incident

Story Featuring Manhunter

Storyline

Christine St. Clair, an INTERPOL agent, searches for the elusive Manhunter in Nepal.

Credits
Story Notes

Manhunter revealed as Paul Kirk (Manhunter of the 1940's Adventure Comics run).

Letter Column Featuring Batman's Hot-Line

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Story Notes

Comments from new editor Archie Goodwin.

Metropolis, Illinois

In-House Column Featuring Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World

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Ad Featuring Raleigh Bicycles

"One for roads."

Story Notes

Advertisement for the Record 24 and Sprite bicycles from Raleigh Industries of America of Boston, Mass. Back cover.

Famous Name Prizes or Cash

Ad Featuring Olympic Sales / Olympia Sales Cards

Story Notes

Ad seeks sellers of Christmas cards from Olympic Sales Club, Inc., Dept. 73NC7, Enfield, Connecticut 06082. On inside back cover.

Ad Featuring ICS / International Correspondence Schools

"If you've ever said... 'There must be a better way to earn a living...'"

Story Notes

Advertisement for courses offered by International Correspondence Schools. On last interior page.

Ad Featuring Locksmithing Institute Training Course

"How Joe solved his 'security problem'!"

Story Notes

Advertisement for courses offered by the Locksmithing Institute of Little Falls, NJ. On second page between pages 6-7 of "The Himalayan Incident".

The Biggest Bargain in Comics!

Story Featuring The Flash

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Story Notes

House ad for 100-Page Super Spectacular (DC, 1973 series) #DC-22 (November 1973). At bottom of first page between pages 6-7 of "The Himalyan Incident".

Superman the Man of Steel - World's Greatest Comics Hero Appears in…

Story Featuring Superman

Story Notes

House ad for various DC comics in which Superman appears. In middle of first page between pages 6-7 of "The Himalyan Incident".

Iron-Wolf

Story Featuring Ironwolf

"They took away his home…"

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Story Notes

House ad for Weird Worlds (DC, 1972 series) featuring Iron-Wolf. On top of first page between pages 6-7 of "The Himalyan Incident".

The New DC King-Size Collector's Series !…

Story Featuring Tarzan

Characters
Other
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Story Notes

House ad for a new king-size collector series featuring the "complete origin of Tarzan of the Apes" On bottom of second page between pages 2-3 of "The Himalyan Incident".

Just Put an X Next to the Comics You Want!
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DC subscription ad. On top of second page between pages 2-3 of "The Himalyan Incident".

Ad Featuring Sunshine Art Studios Greeting Cards

"Pass this test and you may earn $300."

Story Notes

Advertisement for the Christmas cards sales kit from Sunshine Art Studios, Inc. On first page between pages 2-3 of "The Himalayan Incident".

They're Back!
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Ad for Golden Funnies (DynaPubs Enterprises, 1973 series) ongoing series of reprints of newspaper strips.

The Day Bill Told Off His Boss

Ad Featuring Cleveland Institute of Electronics [lessons]

Story Notes

Photo story ad for Cleveland Institute of Electronics. On second page between pages 8-9 of "Deathmask!"

Task Force / Tank Trap

Ad Featuring Task Force , Ad Featuring Tank Trap

Story Notes

Ad for two military battle games using plastic playing pieces from Helen of Toy of Commack, New York. On first page between pages 8-9 of "Deathmask!".

Reward $11,750.00 for This Coin!

Ad Featuring Best Values Coins and Currency

Story Notes

Send for free coin catalog from Best Values Co., Coin Dept. C-982, 160 Amherst St., E. Orange, NJ 07019. On bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of "Deathmask!"

New Sew-On 4" Patches

Ad Featuring Add-A-Patch Emblems & Patches

"First time ever!"

Story Notes

Ad for superhero 4" patches from Add-A-Patch Emblem Co., 6215 Monroe Pl., West N.Y., NJ 07093. On top of second page between pages 4-5 of "Deathmask!"

Ad Featuring Aurora Products

"Peter Revson drives this car."

Story Notes

Sold by Aurora Plastics Corp. of West Hempstead, NY. Between pages 4-5 of "Deathmask!"

Ad Featuring Sales Leadership Club Cards / Stationery

"Easy to sell"

Story Notes

Ad seeks sellers of Christmas cards for prizes or cash, from Sales Leadership Club of Springfield, Massachussetts. Inside front cover.