Detective Comics, #187

Published: September 1952

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Issue Contents:
The Double Crimes of Two-Face!

Story Featuring Batman and Robin

"A sinister two-headed coin spins..."

Storyline

When Harvey Dent agrees to portray his former alter ego Two-Face for a charity event, he seemingly returns to his criminal identity. However, Batman soon discovers that another has taken over the role of Two-Face.

Story Notes

The Two-Face on the cover and in this story is not Harvey Dent. It is George Blake masquerading as Two-Face.

The First Talking Dog!

Story Featuring Impossible-- But True

"So as you can see..."

Storyline

Roy Raymond fails to detect any trickery when a talking dog interviews for his show.

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The Man Who Insured Robotman!

Story Featuring Robotman

"Detectives need life insurance..."

Storyline

Johnny Logan tries to impress his boss by selling a huge insurance policy to Robotman. When his boss finds out he orders Johnny to protect Robotman at all costs.

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The Man from Scotland Yard!

Story Featuring Pow-Wow Smith

"Hmm...according to my deductions..."

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Story Featuring Casey the Cop

"I brought this pup in, Sarge!"

Characters
Other

Story Featuring Little Pete

"Hello, Pete. How was school today?"

Characters
Other
Secrets of Code
Credits
Buzzy's Rules of Water Safety!

Story Featuring Buzzy

Storyline

Wolfie learns a lesson about playing pranks while swimming.

Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

2 More Great Magazines!
Story Notes

Advertisement for All-American Men of War #127 and Star Spangled War Stories #2.

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Other
Credits
Story Notes

Main part of ad is for a 'giant baby pouch of bulls eye shot'. Back cover.

Ad Featuring Jowett Institute of Physical Training

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story Notes

Send 50¢, 2-3¢ stamps, and a Necco Wafer wrapper for your choice of big league baseball caps.

Ad Featuring Wildroot Cream-Oil

Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes

Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.

"Golly, he's good!"

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Story Notes

Fleer's bubble gum ad from Frank H. Fleer Corp, Philadelphia, PA.