Detective Comics, #187
Published: September 1952
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The Double Crimes of Two-Face!
"It's two o'clock!"
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- George Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Two-Face (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Colors: Jack Adler
Buzzy's Rules of Water Safety!
Storyline
Wolfie learns a lesson about playing pranks while swimming.
Characters
- Buzzy Brown
- Susie Gruff
- Wolfie
- Frank
- Bill
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Editing: Jack Schiff
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Double Crimes of Two-Face!
"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.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- George Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Oswald Cobblepot (mainstream Universe)
- Commissioner James Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- The Joker (mainstream Universe)
- Harvey Dent (mainstream Universe)
- Boss Moroni (mainstream Universe)
- Penguin (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Two-Face (mainstream Universe)
- Two-Face (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Mr. Brown
- Cassidy
Credits
- Script: Don C. Cameron
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Charles Paris
Story Notes
The Two-Face on the cover and in this story is not Harvey Dent. It is George Blake masquerading as Two-Face.
2 More Great Magazines!
Featuring All-American Men of War; Star Spangled War Stories
Story Notes
Advertisement for All-American Men of War #127 and Star Spangled War Stories #2.
"Golly, he's good!"
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
Story Notes
Fleer's bubble gum ad from Frank H. Fleer Corp, Philadelphia, PA.
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.
The First Talking Dog!
"So as you can see..."
Storyline
Roy Raymond fails to detect any trickery when a talking dog interviews for his show.
Characters
- Roy Raymond (mainstream Universe)
- Karen Duncan (mainstream Universe)
- Horace Updyke [in a dream]
Credits
- Pencils:
- Inks:
"Hello, Pete. How was school today?"
Characters
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Send 50¢, 2-3¢ stamps, and a Necco Wafer wrapper for your choice of big league baseball caps.
"I brought this pup in, Sarge!"
Characters
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Man Who Insured 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.
Characters
- Robert Crane / Paul Dennis (mainstream Universe)
- Robotman (mainstream Universe)
- Johnny Logan
- Hiram Applegate
- Slick Willie Walker
- Hops Morrison
- Charley the Clip
Story Notes
Art credits from Mike Tiefenbacher; previous indexer suggested Joe Certa.
Secrets of Code
Credits
- Script: Bob Lanza
The Man from Scotland Yard!
"Hmm...according to my deductions..."
Characters
- Ohiyesa "Pow-Wow" Smith (mainstream Universe)
- The Wolf [Timmins] (crook)
- Mr. Ravenswood
- 'Cloudy' Joe Morgan
Credits
- Pencils: Leonard Starr
- Inks: Leonard Starr
Characters
- Roger Hirsch (photo)
- George F. Jowett (photo)
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Harman
- Inks: Fred Harman
Story Notes
Main part of ad is for a 'giant baby pouch of bulls eye shot'. Back cover.