Actions
 Unofficial Detective Comics Index

Cover Not Available.png

DETECTIVE COMICS #277

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

< PREV
TITLE INDEX
NEXT >

Cover Credits:
Art: Sheldon Moldoff


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

Credits:

StoryDave Wood
PencilsSheldon Moldoff
InksCharles Paris
EditingJack 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


2

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

Credits:

StoryJack Miller
ArtRuben Moreira
EditingJack 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)


3

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

Credits:

StoryJack Miller
ArtJoe Certa
EditingJack 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)


4