Detective Comics, #85
Published: March 1944
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"What's this -- two Jokers?!? Which is which??"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Joker
- The Joker's Double [Mr. Hart]
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Dick Sprang
Story Notes
Art credits verified by Sprang.
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Sponger's Jinx by Bert Sackett
Credits
- Script: Paul J. Bolger
Story Notes
Inside front cover. The book "Sponger's Jinx" by Bert Sackett is reviewed.
The Joker's Double
Storyline
Four members of a famed Card Club become the targets for the Prince of Guffaws, but Batman and Robin discover that the Joker didn't commit the crimes, and attempt to track down the real culprit.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Card Club [J. J. Thompson (factory President, death)
- Carl Dickens (Associated Banking Company President, death)
- Mr. Harris
- Mr. Hart]
- The Joker (villain)
- The Joker's Double [Mr. Hart] (villain)
- Muggs McKann (villain, second-story man, image only)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Ed Kressy
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Dick Sprang
- Letters: Dick Sprang
Story Notes
Layout pencils and letterer credit verified by Sprang. Story prepared in 1941 and held in inventory in case Bob Kane got drafted.
"Paper, paper everywhere..."
Storyline
Americans are urged to collect waste paper for the war effort
Characters
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: George Roussos
Energy on the Alert!
The Amazing Bicyclonic (1)
"Butch ain't got de nerve to hit this new kid..."
The Lone Wolf's Number!
The Perfumed Diamonds!
Characters
- Slam Bradley
- Shorty Morgan
- Mrs. Van Trotten
- Taylor
Credits
- Pencils: Martin Naydel
- Inks: Martin Naydel
Credits
- Script: Rob Ten Pas
Story Notes
Detective Comics, Inc. 480 Lexington Ave, N.Y., N.Y. Editor: F. W. Ellsworth Owners: Harry Donenfeld; Paul Sampliner
The Short Wave of Crime!
Characters
- Air Wave [Larry Jordan]
- Static
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson
- Pencils: George Roussos
- Inks: George Roussos
- Colors: George Roussos
- Letters: George Roussos
"Help me smash this menace!"
Storyline
If you join the Supermen of America Club, your dime will be forwarded to President Roosevelt's March of Dimes and your membership will be free. If you're already a member, a dime will get you a full color picture of Superman, suitable for framing.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff (uncertain)
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
The Saboteur
Credits
- Script: Eric Carter
Curtain Call for Action
Storyline
General Blayfield orders the Commandos executed for treason.
Characters
- The Boy Commandos [Rip Carter
- Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
- Jan Haasan
- Alfy Twidgett
- Andre Chavard]
- Agent Axis (villain)
- General Blayfield (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jack Kirby (uncertain)
- Script: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Inks: George Klein (uncertain)
- Letters: Howard Ferguson
Featuring Metro Publications
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.