Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books 1974-1976

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 100 Page Super Spectacular issues begin. Cover by Mike Kaluta. "A Monster Walks Wayne Manor!", script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to learn the identity of a monster which is stalking the old Wayne mansion, and who has injured Alfred. "World of the Magic Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; reprinted from Atom #19; Biff Barker and his gang are scoping out the security of the Ivy Town National Trust Bank, wondering how they are ever going to break through its security; Much to their surprise, when Biff rests his hand on the front door, his hand somehow passes right through it; featuring Zatanna. "The Men Who Moved the World!" starring Hawkman, script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; reprinted from Brave and the Bold #44. "Gotham Gang Line-Up!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella, reprinted from Detective Comics #328. 1972 Shazam Awards: Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World article, art by Ross Andru and Bernie Wrightson. "Chapter Two, The Manhunter File," script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walter Simonson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 100 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Night of the Stalker!", story by Vin Amendola, Sal Amendola (plot), and Steve Englehart (script), pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Dick Giordano; When Batman witnesses a couple being shot down in front of their child, this causes him to flashback to a similar incident which inspired him to become the costumed hero he is today. "The Riddle of the Clown" starring Hawkman and Hawkgirl, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert, reprinted from Flash Comics #92. "The Gold Hunters of '49!" starring The Atom, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene, reprinted from The Atom #12. Untitled Dr. Fate story, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Sherman, reprinted from More Fun Comics #66. "Batman's Bewitched Nightmare!" script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella, reprinted from Detective Comics #336; Batman and Robin confront a witch and some bank robbers. "The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino, reprinted from Detective Comics #355. "The Evil That Men Do Lives After Them," art by Pete Riss, reprinted from Kid Eternity #3. "Chapter 3: The Resurrection of Paul Kirk" starring Manhunter, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walter Simonson. 100 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 100 Page Super Spectacular. Batman cover by Jim Aparo for "Ghost Mountain Midnight!" written by Archie Goodwin with art by Sal Amendola and inks by Dick Giordano. Other stories in this issue: Robin, Hawman, Manhunter, Doll Man and Green Lantern. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Jim Aparo. New Batman story, "Judgement Day!" (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Howard Chaykin). New Manhunter story, "Cathedral Perilous" (chapter 5; script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walt Simonson). 1945 Plastic Man untitled reprint. Two 1940's Batman reprints, "The Case of the Prophetic Pictures" (from Detective 42) and "The Carbon Copy Crimes!" (from Batman 38). Ibis the Invincible Golden Age reprint, "Holocause, God of Destruction!" (from Whiz 95; art by Kurt Schaffenberger). Eclipso reprint, "The Two Faces of Doom" (from House of Secrets 66; art by Alex Toth). Alias the Spider 1942 untitled reprint (from Crack Comics 25; art by Paul Gustavson). Sal Amendola contents page illustration. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 100 Page Super Spectacular. New Batman story, "Death Flies the Haunted Sky!" (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Alex Toth). New Manhunter story, "To Duel the Master" (script by Goodwin, art by Walt Simonson). The rest is reprints: the Newsboy Legion in "The House Where Time Stood Still" (from Star-Spangled Comics 21; art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby), Hawkman in "The Magic Mirror Mystery" (from Hawkman 10; script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson), the Black Canary in her first solo adventure, "The Huntress of the Highway" (from Flash 92; pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia), the Elongated Man in "The Robbery That Never Happened" (from Detective 333; script by Fox, pencils by Infantino, inks by Sid Greene), Batman and Robin in "Vanishing Village" (from Batman 31), and Doctor Fate in an untitled story (from More Fun 68; art by Howard Sherman). Pat Broderick contents page illustration. Jim Aparo cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 96 Page Super Spectacular. Batman/Manhunter crossover in "Gotterdammerung" (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walt Simonson). Two Simonson pin-ups. Reprints: the Spectre (from More Fun Comics 65; art by Bernard Baily), Golden Age Green Lantern in "The End of Sports" (from All-American Comics 98; art by Alex Toth), the Creeper in "The Coming of the Creeper" (from Showcase 73; script by Don Segall, art by Steve Ditko), and Batman and Robin in "The Secret of Hunter's Inn!" (from Batman 18). Simonson contents page illustration. Jim Aparo cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 96 Page Super Spectacular. New Batman story, "Bat-Murderer!" (script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo). New Elongated Man story, "The Magical Mystery Mirror" (script by Mike Barr, art by Ernie Chan as "Ernie Chua"). Reprints: Robin in "Dick Grayson, Detective" (from Star-Spangled Comics 111; art by Jim Mooney), Star Hawkins in "The Case of the Martian Witness" (from Strange Adventures 114; script by John Broome, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs), Manhunters Around the World in "The International Sky Police" (from Star-Spangled Comics 109; art by Leonard Starr), Kid Eternity in an untitled story (from Kid Eternity 10), Roy Raymond, TV Detective in "The Good-Luck Prophet" (from Detective 285; art by Ruben Moreira), and Sierra Smith in "The Case of the Haunted Horse" (from Dale Evans Comics 9; art by Alex Toth), "Circus Beat" (from Gangbusters 48; art by Moreira). Jim Aparo cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 60-cent 96 Page Super Spectacular. In a new Batman story, the Caped Crusader is wanted for murder after being accused of murdering Talia, the daughter of his old enemy, Ra's al Ghul, in "Break-In at the Bighouse!" (script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo). New Robin story, "The Touchdown Trap!" (script by Bob Rozakis, art by Mike Grell). Star Hawkins reprint, "The Case of the Robot-Spy!" (from Strange Adventures 116; script by John Broome, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs). Marty Moran, Headline Hunter reprint, "The Human Bomb!" (from Big Town 2; art by Dan Barry). Manhunters Around the World reprint, "The Swiss Border Patrol!" (from Star-Spangled 105). Perfect Crime Mystery reprint, "The Case of the Crooked Gambler!" (from Gang Busters 5). Roy Raymond, TV Detective reprint, "The Man Who Slept 200 Years!" (from Detective 222; art by Ruben Moreira). Elongated Man reprint, "Ten Miles to Nowhere!" (from Detective 327; script by Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino). "24 Hours From Death" reprint (from Gang Busters 25). Dr. Midnite Golden Age reprint, "Case of the Talking Shadows!" (from All-American 101). Aparo cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 60-cent 96 Page Super Spectacular. In a new Batman story, the Caped Crusader is wanted for murder after being accused of murdering Talia, the daughter of his old enemy, Ra's al Ghul, in "Break-In at the Bighouse!" (script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo). New Robin story, "The Touchdown Trap!" (script by Bob Rozakis, art by Mike Grell). Star Hawkins reprint, "The Case of the Robot-Spy!" (from Strange Adventures 116; script by John Broome, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs). Marty Moran, Headline Hunter reprint, "The Human Bomb!" (from Big Town 2; art by Dan Barry). Manhunters Around the World reprint, "The Swiss Border Patrol!" (from Star-Spangled 105). Perfect Crime Mystery reprint, "The Case of the Crooked Gambler!" (from Gang Busters 5). Roy Raymond, TV Detective reprint, "The Man Who Slept 200 Years!" (from Detective 222; art by Ruben Moreira). Elongated Man reprint, "Ten Miles to Nowhere!" (from Detective 327; script by Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino). "24 Hours From Death" reprint (from Gang Busters 25). Dr. Midnite Golden Age reprint, "Case of the Talking Shadows!" (from All-American 101). Aparo cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Dick Giordano. "Enter: The Creeper", script by Len Wein, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Dick Giordano; The Creeper goes after Batman to determine whether or not his old friend is a murderer, and both of them are menaced by freed lions at the city zoo. "The Puzzle of the Pyramids," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by Mazzaroli; Hudson students have a pyramid building contest to help the University build its new art gallery to store some priceless papers; During the contest someone steals the papers and Robin has to figure out which student pulled the heist. Hostess snack cakes ad with Batman and The Mummy. Statement of ownership - average print run 335,552; average paid circulation 145,832. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Bedlam Beneath the Big Top!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman invades a carnival to learn the ultimate secrets behind the "murders" of Talia and Ras Al Ghul. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Superman, art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Ernie Chan. "Midnight Rustler of Gotham City!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Commissioner Gordon summons Batman to help him solve a problem involving four slaughterhouses each losing a herd of cattle; The Commissioner got an anonymous tip about a fifth attempt to occur that night involving a cattle boat; Batman spots the normally unused Refugee Island Ferry in transit and presumes it to be part of the smuggling; Batman boards the boat and is confronted by Tad Wolfe who is about to shoot Batman when his gun misfires; Batman catches him, bringing him to a police station where Tad's brother, Zach, refuses to post bail; That night Batman dreams of an encounter with a New Mexico medicine chief he met during his training to become Batman; The dream ends with a clicking noise and the imagery forming a gun; Batman poses as 'Slicker' and gathers information about Zachary Wolfe . "The Mystery Man Who Walked on Air!", script by Mary Skrenes, art by Dick Giordano; Sue and Ralph are on vacation in Florida when Sue wakes Ralph up to tell him that someone is walking outside their window; As they are on the ninth floor, Ralph dresses and chases after the old man who is carrying a birdcage; He tells Ralph he is tired of walking, grabs the bird and flies off. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Superman, art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Cape & Cowl Deathtrap," script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Walter Simonson; Batman terrorizes Harcourt, a criminal mastermind who admits to bribing a judge (Arnell) and the grand jury but he swears he doesn't know the identity of the person who killed Senator Locksley; Batman believes he knows the assassin, though not the one who hired him; Later, assassin Jeremy Wormwood is invited to Bruce Wayne's office where he finds Harcourt who hires him to steal Batman's cape and cowl; Commissioner Gordon calls Batman having received a bizarre phone message - a poem referencing famous historical and/or literary people; Batman deduces the poem refers to a wax museum and enters only to have all entrances sealed and locked. "The Parking Lot Bandit!" starring Robin, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Terry Austin; Someone using the M.O. of the Parking Lot Bandit breaks into the University business office and steals $50,000. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Batman's Burden!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ernie Chan; Bruce Wayne, Cumming Streeter and Molly Post are at a resort on San Lorenzo island for charity events; Bruce departs shortly before Batman arrives and harasses Blady Amber; Molly intervenes, disgusted by Batman's rough manner; Batman pushes her away angering a table of Navy sailors on leave; After a fight Batman chases after Amber who has returned to his hotel. "The Parking Lot Bandit Strikes Again!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Terry Austin; Robin and Chief McDonald capture the Parking Lot Bandit and also the person who framed him for the theft of $50,000 from Hudson University. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Shazam! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Ernie Chan. "Crackdown on the Crime Exchange," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Mike Royer; Batman responds to a police radio transmission and accompanies two officers into the Tower Building; Guards reported strange hammering sounds on the 25th floor; As an auction of valuable coins will soon occur on the 30th floor, Batman investigates the roof and finds a torn access door. "The Curse of the Ancient Weapons!," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Carter Hall is at the airport picking up some artifacts for his museum when a wizard and his raven appear; Carter changes to Hawkman and attacks with a flail but the wizard casts a spell causing the flail to swing towards Hawkman instead. Hostess snack cakes ad with Shazam and Minerva Menace. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Batman in "The Deadly Web of the Crime Exchange!" written by David Reed with art by Ernie Chua and inks by Mike Royer. Elongated Man back-up story. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Ernie Chan. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Batman, art by Curt Swan. The Set-Up Caper starring Batman, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ernie Chan. The Catch-Me-If-You-Can Crook! starring Hawkman and Hawkgirl, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Killer in the Smog!" Script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano. Jason Bard back-up story, "The Case of the Forged Face!" Script by Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Murphy Anderson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. Statement of ownership--average print run 332,000; average paid circulation 158,638. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 25-cent cover price. Cover by Ernie Chan. "Death-Kiss," script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); Bruce Wayne is dosed with poison through a womans lipstick which, unless he can get the antidote within an hour, will kill the Batman. "The Un-Stretchable Sleuth," script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; the Elongated Man loses his powers. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Shazam!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Ally!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dick Giordano. Elongated Man back-up story, "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!" Script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!" (art by Neal Adams). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper" (art by Curt Swan?). Giordano cover. Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Ernie Chan. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Shazam!, art by Curt Swan. A Clue before Dying! starring Batman, script by Martin Pasko, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Scream of the Gargoyle! starring Man-Bat, script by Martin Pasko, art by Pablo Marcos. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. DC Comics salutes the Bicentennial. "Bruce Wayne...Bait in the Bat-Trap!" Story by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan. Art by Ernie Chua and Frank McLaughlin. Plus, a Tim Trench Private Investigator back-up story. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Kill Batman - In Triplicate," script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Frank McLaughlin; Per last two issues, Captain Stingaree believes that there are secretly three Batmen (all brothers) and has already captured two; This issue begins with Robin, having received an anonymous tip about the HQ of a Hudson University drug operation, goes through the snow to a cabin; As he approaches, an avalanche of snow lands on him; Early the next morning, Batman gets a call from Commissioner Gordon saying that a block of ice, in which Robin is embedded, is sitting on police HQ's doorstep; Batman arrives as do three criminals who attempt to steal the block of ice. "Clue of the Talking Orchid!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Union Studio, inks by Vince Colletta; Ralph and Sue attend the New York Film Festival and are approached by an old woman calling herself Orchid Annie who wants to steal Sue an Orchid Corsage which Ralph buys; During the film, Ralph and Sue hear a voice from the corsage mentioning a kidnapping; Ralph changes to Elongated Man and goes looking for Orchid Annie and discovers her to be a man in disguise. Justice For All Includes Children 6 public service announcement, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Ernie Chan. Death-Web starring Batman and Black Spider, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Crimes by Calculation starring the Atom and the Calculator (intro), script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Terry Austin. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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