Detective Comics #272 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of October, 1959.
Synopsis for Batman: "The Crystal Creature"
Nuclear waste mutates sea life into a "Crystal Creature" that consumes metal, and Batman and Robin must save Gotham City from its menace. Things worsen when some crooks try to capitalize on the presence of the crystal creature and they pose as the monster, distracting the Dynamic Duo from their main concern. After the normal crooks are captured, Batman and Robin confront the crystal creature and using a special device that emits high frequency vibrations, the heroes destroy the creature and save Gotham City.
Appearing in Batman: "The Crystal Creature"
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- The Crystal Creature (Single appearance; dies)
- Black Patch (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Batcave
- GCPD Headquarters
- Gotham Museum
- Carlson Island
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Synopsis for Roy Raymond: "Roy Raymond's Fantastic Powers"
Appearing in Roy Raymond: "Roy Raymond's Fantastic Powers"
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Other Characters:
- Professor Dolin (Single appearance)
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Items:
- Indestructibility Drug
Synopsis for Martian Manhunter: "The Super-Sleuth's Bodyguard"
When gang boss Willie Harper is caught by detective John Jones and sent to prison, he vows his gang will take revenge on Jones. Captain Harding assigns Officer Mike Hanson to be Jones's bodyguard. The gang makes several attempts on Jones's life, which Hanson believes he alone wards off, but in reality it is J'onn J'onzz invisibly thwarting the Harper gang. Later, J'onzz gives Hanson an unseen hand in capturing the Harper gang.
Appearing in Martian Manhunter: "The Super-Sleuth's Bodyguard"
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Antagonists:
- Willie Harper (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Mike Hanson (Single appearance)
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Notes
- "The Super-Sleuth's Bodyguard" is reprinted in Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter Vol 1.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Martian Manhunter Recommended Reading
- Detective Comics (Volume 1): Detective Comics #225– #326
- House of Mystery (Volume 1): House of Mystery #143– #173
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 1)
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 2)
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 3)
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 4)
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 5)
- Martian Manhunter: American Secrets (Volume 1)
- Martian Manhunter Special #1