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Detective Comics, #182

Published: April 1952

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Detective Comics #182

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Issue Contents:
The Human Puppets!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
Buzzy Says "Be Sure of Your Facts!"
Story 1 1 page advocacy; teen
Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Human Puppets
Story 2 12 pages superhero
Storyline

Batman and Robin face the Maestro, who plans meticulous crimes for his gang by first acting out the crime scenarios with puppets. He uses Batman and Robin puppets in his preparation, and he promises to reveal Batman's identity by unmasking him by using the puppets.

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • the Maestro (puppet master)
  • Briggs
  • Dogan
  • J. B. (movie director)
Credits
Story Notes

Pencils credits confirmed by Schwartz. Bob Kane inks credit removed by Craig Delich.

Featuring Superman

Story 3 0 pages
What Sparks a Champion Sparks You!
Story 4 1 page
Story 5 1 page humor

"These radio sets are terrific!"

Credits
Story 6 0 pages
The Man with the Arson Eyes!
Story 7 6 pages detective-mystery
Characters
  • Roy Raymond
Credits
Story 8 0 pages
Story 9 1 page children

"Gee! A new boy!"

Credits
Story 10 1 page humor

"Your baseball game over, Pete?"

Credits
Robotman's Double!
Story 11 6 pages superhero
Credits
Story Notes

Art credits from Mike Tiefenbacher; previous indexer suggested Joe Certa.

Out of This World
Story 12 0 pages
Story 13 1 page humor

"Gosh, Dad, the television set seems to be on the blink..."

Credits
Editorial Advisory Board
Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.

Who Discovered Fingerprints
Story 15 2 pages non-fiction
Credits
Enter Here -- If You Dare!

Featuring House of Mystery

Story 16 1 page
The Lawman Who Lost His Grip!
Story 17 8 pages western-frontier
Credits
Story 18 0 pages
Story 19 1 page
Hey Skinny! ...Yer Ribs Are Showing!
Story 20 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 21 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Back cover.