Detective Comics (April 1940), #38

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Robin - The Boy Wonder

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Robin the Boy Wonder

Story featuring Batman

Storyline: Dick Grayson watches his parents die and overhears the killers confessing the point, and he decides to tip off the Police. However, the Batman intervenes to save the boy's life, and trains him to become his partner, Robin the Boy Wonder. Then the duo head out to gather evidence needed to put the criminals behind bars.

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The Electrical Assassin

Storyline: Bart nearly loses his life when he investigates a scientist's invention that produces lightning, which can be directed to any target the scientist desires, and with which he plans to terrorize the nation and eventually control it.

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Dr. Hydkil

Storyline: Red becomes involved in a murder mystery that has all the earmarks of a vampire killer. Instead he runs smack dab into a crazed medical genius bent on becoming another Frankenstein!

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Phoney Jewel Robbery

Storyline: The Crimson investigates and puts to an end an insideous plan in which wealthy people pay to have their jewels stolen, then get them returned after having collected the insurance on them.

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No. 1 - Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Kidnaped Singer

Storyline: Speed uncovers a plot by the supposed fiancee of singer Lora de Thiess, who had gotten himself into debt by gambling, then put the touch on Lora's theater to ransom her back from a kidnapping.

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The Gambler's Protector

Storyline: Steve makes the discovery that the city's criminal rackets are being financed by the Police Commissioner.

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At the Arctic Circle

Storyline: Having to bail out of their plane over the arctic regions, Cliff and Dr. Broussard are shocked to find African natives living in the arctic with little clothing on. They are brought before the Chief of the Sabu Kingdom and informed about a serum the natives drink that permits them to live in the coldest of weather without clothing!

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The Case of the Vanishing Train
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The Big Fire

Story featuring Slam Bradley

Storyline: Slam and Shorty help rescue people from a burning apartment building.

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A Sensational Offer to Readers of Detective Comics
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Six Big Headline Features for the "Big Six" Comic Magazines!
Boys Earn Money and Big Prizes
Boys Build This Cape Cod Cottage
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Amazing New Printing Press
Boys! I'll Help You Get a Daisy Air Rifle for Your Birthday
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