Detective Comics, #460
Published: June 1976
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"I have met the enemy--and he is mine!"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Captain Stingaree
- Michael Courtney (dressed as Batman)
Credits
- Pencils: Ernie Chan
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Marjorie van Doorn
- Inks: Ernie Chan
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Superman Saves the Earth
"Must reach the meeting of the interstellar council before it's too late!"
Storyline
Aliens want to destroy the Earth as it is a backward planet of no use, until Superman introduces them to Hostess Cup Cakes.
Characters
- Superman
- aliens
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell (uncertain)
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Hostess Cup Cakes ad on inside front cover.
Slow Down-- And Die!
"For God's sake, Gordon--"
Characters
- Captain Stingaree (introduction)
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- James Gordon
- Barbi Brendan
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Michael Courtney (dressed as Batman)
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Script: Michael Uslan
- Pencils: Jack Syracuse
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Barbi Brendan looks a lot like Barbi Benton a Playboy cover model and actress who appeared on the TV show Hee Haw.
Special Magic Set Offer From Charms
Featuring Charms
"$6.00 value only $3.00 plus 5 Charms Pops wrappers"
Storyline
Ad for Charms candy, showing premiums available for wrappers.
Story Notes
Between 4-5 of story.
"Magic brain calculator adds, subtracts, and multiples to 9,999,999."
Story Notes
Ad for novelties.
The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers The Horrible Hungries
"You've tangled the Hungries before."
Story Notes
Ad for meat snack between pages 4-5 of story.
Have You Seen This Coupon Before?
Featuring LaSalle Extension University
"It has helped to start many men and women on the road to greater accomplishment"
Storyline
Ad for training courses.
The DC Age of Super Goodies!
Featuring NCG Merchandise
"Books--now a real treasure to add to your collection."
Storyline
Ad for books, toys and puzzles featuring DC characters.
Characters
- Superman
- Batman
- Wonder Woman
- Aquaman
- Robin
2 Giant Specials!; Note: New Price For These Back issues!
Featuring DC Comics
"This fabulous issue opens with a striking new painting of The Batman inside..."
Storyline
House ad for new Limited Collectors' Editions and back issues.
Justice for All Includes Children, 4
"Look! Pete and his mother and father are going into juvenile court!"
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
This PSA is produced in sequential comics-art style.
When I Planned to Retire before Fifty
Featuring Duraclean
"This is the business that made it possible a true story by John B. Haikey"
Storyline
Ad for franchised home fabric cleaning business.
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Between pages 12-13 of story.
Imagine Making Up To $100.00 In A Single Hour
Featuring Merlite Industries, Inc.
Storyline
Ad for jewelry sales business.
The Cold-Fire Caper!
"Yeah, Trench is my name and calle me what you will...shamus, gumshoe, even private eye!"
Characters
- Tim Trench
- Velma Grayle
- Lippy Louie
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil
- Pencils: Pablo Marcos
- Inks: Al Milgrom
- Letters: Milt Snapinn (uncertain)
Story Notes
Spin-off from Wonder Woman.
DC Salutes The Bicentennial with A Great Free Offer!
Featuring DC Comics
"Look for our July and Aug covers which have the red, white and blue headings and are identified by a right-corner number 1 through 33."
Storyline
House ad for souvenir belt buckle available with comic proofs-of-purchase.
Characters
- Superman
Write Right Now!
Featuring various
"Muscles fast! Free book!"
Storyline
Page of various classified ads, S. Schwarz & Co. advertising agent.
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Adam Castro, John Heebink, Daniel Raskio, Scott Gibson and Adam Caper.
Build 'Em All!
"Now there's a whole squadron of Monogram Snap-Tite kits."
Story Notes
Inside back cover for Monogram's Snap-Tite airplane models featuring Spitfire, Messerschmitt ME 109, Tiger Shark P-40F, and Mustang P-51D.
Your Game Is Specialized. Now YourGlove(TM) Is, Too!
"If you catch or play first, you need a specialized glove to do the job right."
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Davis
- Inks: Jack Davis
Story Notes
Back cover ad for YourGlove(TM) baseball glove.