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Detective Comics comic books issue 286

  • Issue #286
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 286

    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Doomed Batwoman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff; Batwoman unwittingly acquires a belt from Tibet that may cause her death, while she, Batman and Robin tackle a super-villain named Star-Man, whose superhuman strength is weakened by the presence of the belt; Later on, the heroes learn that Star-Man is looking to get the mysterious belt in order to collect all the missing pieces that would grant him super powers; During the last confrontation, Batman and Robin are captured by Star-Man and they are saved by a weakened Batwoman. Half-page Spike story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Legend That Came to Life" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy investigates an Ecuadorian legend of a witch doctor creating a monster to fight off invading Spaniards. "Last Count for the Champ" text story. "His Majesty, John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones is mistaken for a missing European prince and has to help Rudolph secure his throne. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.