Detective Comics, #174

Published: August 1951

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Detective Comics #174

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Issue Contents:
The Park Avenue Kid!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
Story 1 1 page

"Some of Superman's best friends are squirrels!"

Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Park Avenue Kid!
Story 2 12 pages superhero
Storyline

When Bruce Wayne knocks out a purse snatcher, a fight promoter signs Bruce to a boxing contract, promising the winnings to go to charity. Bruce decides to continue his boxing career to uncover criminal activity.

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Slug Dooley
  • H. J. Morrison (fight promoter)
  • Commissioner James Gordon
  • Angie Cutter
  • Farley Wells
  • Winnie Goodloe
  • Sam Tufts
  • Joey Lang
  • Dagger [Ned Brann]
  • Muggsy
Credits
Cornered in the Corral!
Story 3 1 page adventure
Story 4 1 page humor

"The guide said this was a tough mountain to climb!"

Story 5 0 pages
The Strange Bodies of Robotman
Story 6 6 pages superhero
Credits
Story Notes

Art credits from Mike Tiefenbacher; previous indexer credited Frank Bolle.

Captain Tootsie and His Vacation-Time Pals
Story 7 1 page superhero
Credits
Story 8 1 page children

"Step right up, folks..."

Credits
Story 9 1 page humor

"It's a beautiful night here at the beach!"

The Man with the Bullet-Proof Heart!
Story 10 8 pages detective-mystery
Characters
  • Roy Raymond
Story Notes

Art previously credited to Alex Toth.

The "Popsicle" Kids in New Mexico
Story 11 1 page
Credits
Story 12 1 page humor

"Sure, Sarge - I've got it straight..."

White Mystery
Story 13 2 pages non-fiction
Credits
Story 14 1 page

"What is the leading occupation in the world?"

Credits
Neat Treat!
Story 15 0 pages
Message to Parents
Story 16 1 page
Editorial Advisory Board
Story 17 1 page
The Legend of the Stalking Ghost!
Story 18 10 pages western-frontier
Credits
Story 19 1 page humor

"No, let's not go here..."

Story 20 0 pages
Story 21 1 page
Story Notes

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Sweet Land of Liberty!
Story 22 1 page advocacy; anthropomorphic-funny animals
Credits
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 23 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.