Detective Comics, #475
Published: February 1978
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Issue Contents:
The Laughing Fish
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Joker
Credits
- Pencils: Marshall Rogers
- Inks: Terry Austin
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Marjorie van Doorn
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Mera Meets the Manta Men
Characters
- Mera
- Aqualad
- Manta Men
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Laughing Fish!
Storyline
The Joker gives fish everywhere his face, then tries to claim copyright to his image. And he will kill anyone who gets in the way of his plan.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Joker
- Silver St. Cloud
- Rupert Thorne
- Marko
- James Gordon
- G. Carl Francis
Credits
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Pencils: Marshall Rogers
- Inks: Terry Austin
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Powerfun! BB & Pellet Guns by Crosman.
Story Notes
Ad for BB guns by Crosman division of Coleman. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. On top of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
Hands of Steel
Story Notes
Ad for strength training. On top of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
Get Rich and Famous.
Story Notes
Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods. On bottom of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
Fastest Growing Sea-Monkeys of All Time!
Story Notes
Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Unicorn House. On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
Satisfy Your Meat Tooth.
Characters
- vampire
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Davis (uncertain)
- Inks: Jack Davis (uncertain)
Story Notes
Ad for meat snacks. On top of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
Discount Magic and Jokes
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. On bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
Showcase #97 Presents Power Girl
Characters
- Power Girl
Story Notes
House ad for Showcase #97, on sale November 15th. On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
All 5 Posters for Only $2.00
Story Notes
Ad for posters of TV stars. On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
Make Way for the Explosive First Issue of Firestorm
Characters
- Firestorm
Story Notes
House ad for Firestorm #1, on sale December 6th. On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
Write Right Now!
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, high school rings, novelties, x-ray spex, body building, Centuri Rockets, and more. On first page between pages 12-13 of story.
The Most Spectacular Super-Hero Battle of All Time!
Characters
- Superman
- Muhammad Ali
Story Notes
House ad for Superman vs. Muhammad Ali comic. On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, novelties, body building, and more. On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
Story Notes
PSA on the *Write Right Now!* page.
Strong Arms Make All the Difference!
Story Notes
Ad for body building equipment. On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
Featuring DC Comics
"Yes, you can subscribe to your favorite DC comics!"
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. On top of second page between pages 16-17 of story.
The Golden Age!
Characters
- Justice Society of America
- The Freedom Fighters
Story Notes
House ad for Amazing World of DC Comics #16. On bottom of second page between pages 16-17 of story.
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Rogue C. Farmer, Adam Castro, Wallace L. Hopkins, Bryan Uhlenbrock, Nicholas Pascale and Peter John Palmer. Includes small image of the cover to issue #472.
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties.
Build Your Own Air Force
Story Notes
Ad for model airplane kits. On inside back cover.
The Super Hero Time Machine
Story Notes
Ad for wristwatches featuring DC super heroes and Spider-Man, from Justice Watch Co. On back cover.