Detective Comics comic books issue 309

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Mystery of the Mardi Gras Murders starring Batman, Robin, Batwoman, and Vicki Vale, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin track a murderer through Gothams Mardi Gras carnival; Once there, the Dynamic Duo have to solve a murder mystery and they are assisted by the great photographer Vicki Vale, who had recently returned from a long assignment in Europe; Vicki provides a picture as evidence of the murderers and using this, Batman and Robin are able to track down the killers across the carnival; When the criminals are captured, Batman is crowned as the king of the carnival along with Batwoman. Lawmen Without Guns article. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man Who Saved Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter has to convince invading aliens that all Earthmen have his powers. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.