Detective Comics, #144
Published: February 1949
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Issue Contents:
The Mystery Broadcast
Featuring Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Kay Kyser
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Pencil credit verified by Sprang. Inker credit revised and verified by Craig Delich, previously given to Dick Sprang.
Featuring Kodak
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Kay Kyser's Mystery Broadcast!
Featuring Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
Storyline
Big Jack Bancroft kidnaps Kay Kyser and his saxophonist (whom he resembles) in order to get on Kyser's radio show, "The College of Musical Knowledge" in order to hide from the Police. Kyser has to find a way to tip off Batman to this and invite him to his program in order to round up the crook.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Kay Kyser (bandleader)
- Eddie Blinn (Kyser's saxophonist)
- Big Jack Bancroft (villain, robber)
- Buggsy Malone (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Charles Paris
Story Notes
Per Sprang in interview with Craig Delich, the splash page was re-arranged by DC's art department, not him, to almost replicate the cover.
Featuring Smith Brothers Cough Drops
"Yes, Mom?" "Don't forget to stop at the bakery..."
Characters
- Jerry
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Editorial Advisory Board
The Human Armored Car!
Storyline
When Crusher Cole and his gang continue to successfully robbed armored cars of their payrolls, Robotman is chosen to deliver the goods.
Characters
- Robotman [Robert Crane, aka Paul Dennis]
- Crusher Cole (villain)
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Jimmy Thompson
- Inks: Jimmy Thompson
For This Month Only!
Featuring Detective Comics
The Seven Sinister Midgets!
Characters
- Slam Bradley
- Shorty Morgan
Credits
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
Featuring Winthrop Jrs.
"Hello, what's cooking?"
Characters
- Shorty
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Printed Word
Featuring Superboy
The Case of the Black Cat Crimes!
Characters
- The Boy Commandos [Rip Carter
- Tex
- Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
- Andre Chavard]
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: George Klein (uncertain)
Prizes for Everyone!
Featuring Lancaster County Seed Company
Featuring Motor's Auto Repair Manual
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Featuring Daisy Air Rifles
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Harman
- Inks: Fred Harman
Story Notes
Back cover.