Detective Comics #89 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 1944.
Synopsis for Batman: "Laboratory Loot"
The Cavalier learns of a recently invented machine and he sets out to steal it for his collection, but once again he is confronted by Batman and Robin. However, the Dynamic Duo is foiled by some criminals who also want to steal the machine and Cavalier manages to get the invention while Batman and Robin fight the thugs.
The next day, Bruce Wayne recognizes a member of his gentlemen club as the Cavalier because of a spot in his hand which was caused in last night's fight. Batman and Robin know that Mortimer Drake, millionare eccentric is the Cavalier and they prepare a trap for him. Spreading the rumor that the stolen machine wasn't the original, Batman and Robin wait for Cavalier to return at the crime scene to steal the real machine and he falls for Batman's trap. Cavalier learns that Batman already knows his secret identity and he decides to flee, but he assures Batman that the Cavalier will return soon.
Appearing in Batman: "Laboratory Loot"
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Antagonists:
- Cavalier
- Stinger Sloane (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Dr. Helmar Helstrom (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for Three-Ring Binks: "Rubberino"
Appearing in Three-Ring Binks: "Rubberino"
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- Three-Ring Binks
Synopsis for Air Wave: "Man or Mouse"
Appearing in Air Wave: "Man or Mouse"
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Antagonists:
- Mopey Looey (Single appearance)
- Gyppo (Single appearance)
Animals:
- Mickey (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for Crimson Avenger: "Disappearing Desperadoes"
Appearing in Crimson Avenger: "Disappearing Desperadoes"
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Antagonists:
- The Ghost Gang (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Van Aubrey (Single appearance)
- Inspector Bullit (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for Slam Bradley: "Borrowed Brains"
Appearing in Slam Bradley: "Borrowed Brains"
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Antagonists:'
- Squiffy (Single appearance)
- Rocky (Single appearance)
- Slug (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Elmer Haggle (Single appearance)
- Mr. Nasal (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for Boy Commandos: "Joyride a la Russe"
Appearing in Boy Commandos: "Joyride a la Russe"
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Antagonists:
- Nazis
Other Characters:
- Ivan (Single appearance)
- Leon (Single appearance)
- Olga (Single appearance)
- Nicolai (Single appearance)
- Captain Karek (Single appearance)
Notes
- Published by Detective Comics, Inc.
- Batman: "Laboratory Loot" is reprinted in Batman Archives Vol 4.
- At the end of this story, the Cavalier has eluded Batman, and remains at large.
- Last Detective Comics issue for the Crimson Avenger.
- The Crimson Avenger and Wing would continue to appear in Leading Comics, in the Seven Soldiers of Victory series, until Leading Comics #14, Spring 1945.
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