Detective Comics Vol 1 118

"Batman: "The Royal Flush Crimes"": The Joker starts a series of crimes based on the "royal flush" poker hand. However, despite his initial success, Joker ends up captured by Batman and Robin.

Batman: "The Royal Flush Crimes"
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Detective Comics Vol 1 #118
December, 1946
Executive Editor	Whitney Ellsworth
Cover Artists	Dick Sprang
Batman: "The Royal Flush Crimes"
Writers	Alvin Schwartz
Pencilers	Howard Sherman
Inkers	Howard Sherman
Editors	Jack Schiff
Slam Bradley: "Crime is All Wet"
Pencilers	John Daly
Inkers	John Daly
Editors	Jack Schiff
Air Wave: "Moon Rocketeers"
Pencilers	Harris Levy
Inkers	Harris Levy
Editors	Jack Schiff
Boy Commandos: "The Invisible Commando"
Pencilers	Curt Swan
Inkers	Steve Brodie
Editors	Jack Schiff
Previous Issue	Detective Comics # 117
Next Issue	Detective Comics # 119

If it's the Joker's job, anything can happen!

— Batman

Detective Comics #118 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1946. It was published on October 23, 1946.

Synopsis for Batman: "The Royal Flush Crimes"

The Joker starts a series of crimes based on the "royal flush" poker hand. However, despite his initial success, Joker ends up captured by Batman and Robin.

Appearing in Batman: "The Royal Flush Crimes"

Featured Characters:

• Batman

Supporting Characters:

• Robin

Antagonists:

• Joker
  • Sparks (Single appearance)
  • Herbie (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• Harley Cottonworth (Single appearance)
• Jack Barnes (Single appearance)
• Roxanne Wilder (Single appearance)
• Rupert Dazel (Single appearance)
• Eddie Hoyle (Single appearance)
• Mr. Vane (Single appearance)

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • Wayne Manor

Items:

• Batrope

Vehicles:

• Batmobile
  

Appearing in Slam Bradley: "Crime is All Wet"

Featured Characters:

• Slam Bradley

Supporting Characters:

• Shorty Morgan

Antagonists:

• Pearly Platt (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• Reilly (Single appearance)
  

Appearing in Air Wave: "Moon Rocketeers"

Featured Characters:

• Air Wave

Supporting Characters:

• Static

Antagonists:

• Dunkel (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• Alex Q Griggs (Single appearance)
  

Appearing in Boy Commandos: "The Invisible Commando"

Featured Characters:

• Boy Commandos
  • Alfy
  • Andre
  • Brooklyn

Supporting Characters:

• Rip Carter

Antagonists:

• Noivous Neely (Single appearance)

Locations:

• New York City

Notes

• "The Royal Flush Crimes" is reprinted in Batman Archives Vol 5.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Detective Comics series
• Images from Detective Comics Vol 1 118

Recommended Reading

• Batman Recommended Reading
  • Batman (Volume 1)
  • Batman (Volume 2)
  • Batman (Volume 3)
  • Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
  • Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
  • Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
  • Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
  • Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
  • Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
  • Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
  • Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
  • Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
  • The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
  • Detective Comics (Volume 1)
  • Detective Comics (Volume 2)
  • Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
  • World's Finest (Volume 1)

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