- Batman, Junior helped me in that one case only-- and, after all, there's only one Robin!
- — Batman
Detective Comics #231 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of May, 1956.
Synopsis for Batman: "Batman, Junior"
When Batman doesn't allow Robin to come with him on a case, and the Boy Wonder learns by accident that Batman had a partner before him, Batman, Jr. The real identity of Batman, Jr, is John Vance, who is currently working together with Batman to track down recently escaped gangster Birrel Binter. Out of frustration and sadness, Robin confronts Batman with the truth and he learns that Vance was Batman, Jr. for only one case, after which he never worked with Batman again until now.
Appearing in Batman: "Batman, Junior"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- John Vance (Single appearance) (Flashback and main story)
Antagonists:
- Birrell Binter (Single appearance) (Flashback and main story)
Other Characters:
- Gotham City Police Department (Flashback only)
Locations:
Items:
- Batarang
- Batrope
- Giant Penny (Cameo)
Vehicles:
Synopsis for Roy Raymond: "The Mystery of the Brain-Exchanger"
Appearing in Roy Raymond: "The Mystery of the Brain-Exchanger"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Harvey Crow (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Professor Abner Bean (Single appearance)
- Rocky Smith (Single appearance)
- Mr. Flit (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
- None
Vehicles:
- None
Synopsis for Martian Manhunter: "The Thief who had Super Powers"
John Jones is assigned to crack the case of a thief powerful enough to carry an armored car on his back.
Appearing in Martian Manhunter: "The Thief who had Super Powers"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Professor Erdel (Flashback only)
Antagonists:
- Unnamed Martian Criminal (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
Locations:
Items:
- None
Vehicles:
- None
Notes
- "Batman, Junior" is reprinted in Batman #185.
- "The Thief Who Had Super Powers" is reprinted in ''Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter Vol 1
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