Unofficial Detective Comics Index

DETECTIVE COMICS #242

Cover Date: April 1957
Cover Price: $.10
Publication Date: 1957-02-19

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Cover Credits:
Art: Sheldon Moldoff

Story: "The Underworld Batcave" (12 Pages)

Credits:

Creators: saw no args

Feature Character(s):

Batman (last in Batman Vol. 1 #107/3)

Robin (last in Batman Vol. 1 #107/3)

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth

Commissioner Gordon

Villain(s):

Brainy Walker and his gang (first appearance for all; use treasure hunts to plan to discover the location of the Batcave)

Location(s):

Gotham City

Wayne Manor

Batcave

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Second Story: "The Man Who Could Make Money" (6 Pages)

Credits:

Art	Ruben Moreira
Editing	Jack Schiff

Feature Character(s):

Roy Raymond

Supporting Character(s):

Karen

Villain(s):

Casper Creed (first appearance; uses magic tricks to create money that was gained through black market activities)

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Third Story: "The Thirty Fathom Sleuth" (6 Pages)

Credits:

Story	Jack Miller
Art	Joe Certa
Editing	Jack Schiff

Feature Character(s):

Martian Manhunter

Supporting Character(s):

Captain Harding

Villain(s):

Jack Platter and his gang (first appearance for all; try to recover a strongbox that fell underwater)

Story Reprinted in:

Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007)

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