Detective Comics, #157
Published: March 1950
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Race of the Century
Storyline
Batman and Robin volunteer their help to the Royal Canadian Mountain Police to help locate and round up the Masked Highwayman, who is believed to shot and killed a RCMP member. The problem is: without the murder bullet, the Highwayman cannot be charged with the crime!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Atkins (Canadian Mounted Policeman, death)
- unnamed RCMP medical examiner
- Vicki Vale
- The Masked Highwayman [Bart Gillis] (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Charles Paris
Story Notes
Oddity: Vicki Vale is a blonde in this story.
Editorial Advisory Board
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"You don't have to wait 2 months..."
The Man Who Could See Tomorrow!
Featuring The Little Mayor
"Gosh- I'm gonna launch my first ship today!"
Characters
- Little Mayor
Credits
- Script: Phil Berube
- Pencils: Phil Berube
- Inks: Phil Berube
- Letters: Phil Berube
Story Notes
Writer and letterer credits by Craig Delich.
Pounds of Peril!
"It's Fun to Be Healthy!" Says Wonder Woman
Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Galloping Ghost!
Credits
- Pencils: Leonard Starr (uncertain)
- Inks: Leonard Starr (uncertain)
With Drums, Fire, & Flashes!
"Jerry! I caught you - Bringing flowers backstage!"
Characters
- Jerry
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Promise of Pow-Wow Smith!
Characters
- Pow-Wow Smith
Credits
- Script: Don C. Cameron
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
Story Notes
Script credit from Craig Delich.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.