Detective Comics Vol 1 262

"Batman: "The Jackal of the Underworld!!"": A new crimelord appears in Gotham, disguised in the mask of Anubis, Egyptian god of the underworld, and using the "underworld" of Gotham City as a crime motif. Batman learns that the main suspec

Batman: "The Jackal of the Underworld!!"
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Detective Comics Vol 1 #262
December, 1958
Executive Editor	Whitney Ellsworth
Cover Artists	Curt Swan Stan Kaye Gaspar Saladino
Batman: "The Jackal of the Underworld!!"
Writers	Dave Wood
Pencilers	Sheldon Moldoff
Inkers	Charles Paris
Editors	Jack Schiff
Roy Raymond: "The Man With the X-Ray Eyes"
Pencilers	Ruben Moreira
Inkers	Ruben Moreira
Editors	Jack Schiff
Martian Manhunter: "The Animal Crime Kingdom"
Writers	Jack Miller
Pencilers	Joe Certa
Inkers	Joe Certa
Editors	Jack Schiff
Previous Issue	Detective Comics # 261
Next Issue	Detective Comics # 263

Detective Comics #262 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1958.

Synopsis for Batman: "The Jackal of the Underworld!!"

A new crimelord appears in Gotham, disguised in the mask of Anubis, Egyptian god of the underworld, and using the "underworld" of Gotham City as a crime motif. Batman learns that the main suspect is Dr. Coombs, an archaeologist who had recently discovered the Anubis mask in an ancient Egyptian ruin and has become insane with its purported power. After a few confrontations with the Jackal, Batman finally deduces that Dr. Coombs is actually innocent and he has been framed by his assistant, Gibson, who is the criminal mastermind behind the whole crimes. Batman and Robin manage to overcome Gibson's traps and they capture the thug, ending his crime spree and taking a replica of the mask of Anubis to their trophy room.

Appearing in Batman: "The Jackal of the Underworld!!"

Featured Characters:

• Batman
• Robin

Supporting Characters:

• James Gordon

Antagonists:

• Jackal (Gibson) (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• Doctor Coombs (Single appearance)

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • Gotham Museum
  • Wayne Manor
    • Batcave
  • Gotham City Police Headquarters

Items:

• Bat-Signal

Vehicles:

• Batmobile
  

Appearing in Roy Raymond: "The Man With the X-Ray Eyes"

Featured Characters:

• Roy Raymond

Supporting Characters:

• Karen Duncan

Antagonists:

• Mr. Kliff (Single appearance)
• Mort the Mole (Single appearance)
• Lefty Ringo (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• 
  

Locations:

• Metropolis

Items:

• X-Ray Machine

Vehicles:

• Moving Truck
• Limousine
  

Synopsis for Martian Manhunter: "The Animal Crime Kingdom"

A crime boss hits on the idea of using trained animals for pulling robberies. The gimmick works until John Jones learns of it and uses his Martian powers secretly to make the tactics backfire, leading the cops to his hideout.

Appearing in Martian Manhunter: "The Animal Crime Kingdom"

Featured Characters:

• Martian Manhunter

Supporting Characters:

• Captain Harding

Antagonists:

• An Animal Trainer (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• Jim (Security Guard) (Single appearance)

Locations:

• Colorado
  • Middleton

Items:

• None

Vehicles:

• None

Notes

• "The Animal Crime Kingdom" is reprinted in Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter Vol 1.
• James Gordon appeared last in Batman #120. He appears next in Batman #122.
• This issue includes a one-page "Casey the Cop" humor strip by Henry Boltinoff.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Detective Comics series
• Images from Detective Comics Vol 1 262

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