Detective Comics, #184
Published: June 1952
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Issue Contents:
The Human Firefly!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Firefly [Garfield Lynns]
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Superman Says: "Hop on the Welfare Wagon!"
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Human Firefly!
Storyline
Garfield Lynns, a disgruntled special effects creator, turns to crime and tries to rob the rich of Gotham City during a gala premiere. The robbery is stopped by Batman and Robin, who pursue Lynns into the swamps, where a lowly firefly distracts the two heroes long enough for Lynns to make his escape. Lynns decides to take on the super-villain persona of Firefly and launches a series of spectacular crimes.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Mr. Chadwycke
- Mrs. Chadwycke
- unnamed museum guard
- The Firefly [Garfield Lynns] (villain, introduction)
- Snails (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Script: Ed Herron
Story Notes
In this story, Lynns is described as the world's foremost lighting-effects genius, and uses lighting effects in his crimes. He does not use fire in his crimes as he will later in his career.
What Sparks a Champion Sparks You!
Case of the Crossed-Up Car Crook
The Man Who Controlled the Elements!
Characters
- Roy Raymond
Credits
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
The Most Mysterious Book in the World
Credits
- Script: David Kahn
Robotman Runs a Restaurant!
Out of This World
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.
The Indian Relic Robberies!
Credits
- Pencils: Leonard Starr
- Inks: Leonard Starr
Featuring Star Spangled Comics; Adventure Comics
"The oldest symbol in comics..."
Story Notes
Inside back cover.