Unofficial Detective Comics Index

DETECTIVE COMICS #277

Cover Date: March 1960
Cover Price: $.10
Publication Date: 1960-01-26

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Cover Credits:
Art: Sheldon Moldoff

Story: "The Jigsaw Menace from Space" (13 Pages)

Credits:

Story	Dave Wood
Pencils	Sheldon Moldoff
Inks	Charles Paris
Editing	Jack Schiff

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Robin

Supporting Character(s):

Commissioner Gordon

Villain(s):

Kraal (first appearance; an alien "jigsaw" creature that splits into three parts but harmless when reunited)

Other Character(s):

An unnamed alien (first appearance; transferring the Kraal when his ship is damaged and forced to land)

Location(s):

Gotham City

Batcave

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Second Story: "The Plundering Plant" (6 Pages)

Credits:

Story	Jack Miller
Art	Ruben Moreira
Editing	Jack Schiff

Feature Character(s):

Roy Raymond

Supporting Character(s):

Karen Duncan

Villain(s):

An unnamed crook (first appearance; steals a quick growing plant and uses it to break into a bank)

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Third Story: "The Menace of Mr. Moth" (6 Pages)

Credits:

Story	Jack Miller
Art	Joe Certa
Editing	Jack Schiff

Feature Character(s):

Martian Manhunter

Supporting Character(s):

Captain Harding

Villain(s):

Mister Moth (first appearance; attracted to steal objects that glow in the dark)

Comment(s):

Martian Manhunter now cannot use his powers when invisible.

Story Reprinted in:

Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007)

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