Detective Comics, #73
Published: March 1943
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Issue Contents:
Return of the Scarecrow
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane]
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Biscuit Eater by James Street
Storyline
The book, "The Biscuit Eater", by James Street is reviewed.
Credits
- Script: Paul J. Bolger
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Scarecrow Returns
Storyline
As a former teacher, Professor Jonathan Crane decides to use the simpliest of words to indicate crimes he intends to commit, and Batman and Robin spend plenty of time "after school" to figure them out and stop the Man of Straw.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Linda Page
- Crusher Conger (villain, wrestler)
- Samson Saxe (villain, wrestler)
- The Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (villain)
- Muggsy (villain)
Credits
- Script: Don C. Cameron
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
- Letters: George Roussos
Featuring Batman
"Wow!"
Bombshell!
Featuring Boy Commandos
The Saga of the Little Tin Box
Storyline
The Boys escape from a German firing squad somewhere in the African rainforest.
Characters
- Boy Commandos [Rip Carter
- Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
- Jan Haasan
- Andre Chavard
- Alfy Twidgett]
- Col. Von Klopf (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jack Kirby (uncertain)
- Script: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Simon
Featuring Gags
"He's gone - Priorities, you know!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
2 gags.
World's Finest Value!
Featuring World's Finest Comics
The Amazon
Featuring Stamps
Credits
- Script: Sidney Elias
Story Notes
Page includes many small ads from stamps dealers.
The Old-Fashioned Crimes!
Storyline
A publicity stunt, reprinting the first issue of the Globe-Leader, inspires a gang of crooks to use horses for their robberies.
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]
- Wing
- Sam Jones
- Carson
- The Fox (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Letters: Charles Paris
Story Notes
Inker and letterer credits by Craig Delich.
Energy for Victory!
Corpse Cove!!
Characters
- Bart Regan
Credits
- Pencils: Cristian Santos
- Inks: Cristian Santos
Sole Witness
Credits
- Script: Eric Carter
The Final Round!
Storyline
An aging fighter with a bullet in his chest, risks a last fight to pay for his wife's medical care.
Characters
- Air Wave [Larry Jordan]
- Soldier Harkness
- Eleanor Harkness
- Battling Bosco
- Static
Credits
- Pencils: Lee Harris
- Inks: Charles Paris
Featuring Adventure Comics; More Fun Comics
"Two of the oldest magazines in the comic field..."
Story Notes
A few small ads.
Credits
- Script: Arlindo Fagundes
Story Notes
Detective Comics, Inc. 480 Lexington Ave New York, N.Y. Editor: F. W. Ellsworth Owners: H. Donenfeld, P. Sampliner
The Histrionic Hoodlums!
Characters
- Slam Bradley
- Shorty Morgan
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson (uncertain)
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
Story Notes
Writer credit by Bob Hughes.
"Be sure to get these top favorites for the best in comics!"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.