Detective Comics, #445
Published: February-March 1975
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"There he is...the Bat-Murderer! Take him...dead or alive!"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- James Gordon
- Roy Raymond (head shot)
- Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny] (head shot)
- Robin [Dick Grayson] (head shot)
- Dr. Mid-nite [Charles McNider] (head shot)
- Star Hawkins (head shot)
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
This Could Be the Year You Get a Daisy.
"Here's how."
Story Notes
Interior front cover advertisement.
Detective Comics
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Story Notes
Indicia and subscription information located at bottom of page.
Break-In at the Big House
"Good evening, this is Jack Ryder with the WHAM 6 p.m. report!"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- The Creeper [Jack Ryder]
- Talia Al Ghul
- James Gordon
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Ra's Al Ghul
- "Brick" Milligan
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Jim Aparo
- Inks: Jim Aparo
- Letters: Jim Aparo
- Editing: Julius Schwartz
Cops-of-All-Trades
"Vital arm of all big city police departments, the emergency squad is housed in buildings that look very much like fire houses."
Story Notes
Second page of the original story is omitted.
The Case of the Robot-Spy!
"One of you is a spy! When I discover who it is, he'll pay the penalty!"
Storyline
Ilda goes undercover to find a band of jewel thieves without telling Hawkins, but her disguise is penetrated and she needs his help after all.
Characters
- Star Hawkins
- Ilda
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
The Human Bomb!
"You are all helpless...the whole town of Big City is helpless!"
Characters
- Marty Moran
Story Notes
This is a reworked Big Town story, with the feature changed to Marty Moran Headline Hunter and all references to "Big Town" changed to "Big City" and all references to "Steve Wilson" changed to "Marty Moran." Inks credit from index of original printing.
New - - America's Only Scout Action Figure!
"High adventure sets also available!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Steve Scout and Bob Scout Official Action Figures.
Now You Can Get the Copies You've Missed
"Get your copy now - - while the limited supply lasts!"
Story Notes
Full page subscription advertisement.
"I told you not to pass that red light!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff (uncertain)
Story Notes
Four individual cartoon panels about strange laws.
The Swiss Border Patrol!
"Heroes on ice! Sweeping down the highest mountain peaks on skis..."
Storyline
Manhunters Around the World
Characters
- Willie Thal
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: John Fischetti
Look who's smiling now!
"Sometimes a man sets his ambitions high enough to make skeptics smile."
"Gee! Look at all the great stuff in the third big issue of the Amazing World of DC Comics!"
Characters
- Batman
- Robin
- Julie Schwartz (in caricature)
Story Notes
Subscription advertisement for DC titles.
Will He Save the World?
"- - or destroy it!"
50% Off
"List price on every LP, 8-Track or stereo cassette in this special offer"
The Case of the Crooked Gambler!
"Test your wits against a murderer!"
By Popular Demand...Plop! Goes Monthly
Featuring Plop!
Write Right Now!
"Write advertisers direct."
Story Notes
Full page of single novelty advertisements on two separate pages in the comic book.
The Man Who Slept 200 Years!
"Frankly, I feel like a fool."
Characters
- Roy Raymond
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
Look! 2 Great Games from Munro
Featuring Munro-Johnson Games
"Up 'n On and Snoopy Hockey"
DC Brings You 2 Super Special Spectaculars for a Happy Holiday!
Story Notes
Horizontal advertisement in a vertical space.
Ten Miles to Nowhere!
"He can stretch his body to any length - - twist into any position - - take fantastic strides and reach across a room by moving only his arm!"
Characters
- Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]
- Sue Dibny
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Mauricio Matamoros Durán
- Inks: Mauricio Matamoros Durán
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Splash page shows mockup of a Flash cover with Flash and Kid Flash introducing this 1st solo adventure story for the Elongated Man.
Formula I
"Sleek and shapely."
Novelty Advertisements (1)
Make Excellent Extra Cash
"With no real "selling"...just showing this sample which we give you...Free!"
Korak Son of Tarzan Returns in His Own Magazine
"A brand new series of thrilling adventures!"
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
24 Hours from Death!
"Few criminals are caught red-handed in the commission of their crimes!"
Characters
- Lieutenant Blackman
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Bob Brown
- Inks: Bob Brown
Case of the Talking Shadows!
"You can fight an enemy if you can see him!"
Characters
- Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]
- Myra Mason
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Rudy Palais
- Inks: Rudy Palais
Story Notes
Credits from Craig Delich.
The Touchdown Trap!
"Don't like the idea of tackling a 70-year-old man...but I've got to!"
Storyline
When the 1924 Hudson University Football team comes to campus to celebrate their winning of the championship 50 years earlier, one disgruntled player tries to blow up the team hero with an explosive football.
Characters
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Harry "Hudson Hurricane" Hurley
- George Benson
- Frank McDonald
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Mike Grell
- Inks: Mike Grell
- Editing: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Story Notes
Letters of comment from William Nutt, Dan Veltri, Ken Wolf, Donwyn Newsome, Ron McLaughlin, Glenn Carnagey, Steve Thompson and Rod Learned.
Make Your Hands Terrifying Self-Defense Weapons!
"Pulverize attackers twice your size with one deadly blow!"
Endangered Animals by Revell
"Revell's new Endangered Animal models are big, fun-filled kits that capture all the action and fury of the real animals..."
Story Notes
Interior back cover advertisement for the Endangered Animals series of models.
The Continuing Adventures of Evel Knievel
Story Notes
Back cover.