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Issue: Detective Comics #359
Publication Date: January 1967
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Issues: #359 of 883 Issues (1380 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 11/29/1966
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; standard Silver Age US; standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint; glossy
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
First Line: Meet the new Batgirl!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #6/1968 published June 1968
as Lynpikens million-debut! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #17/1968 published August 1968
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 359 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as Batgirl Comes to Gotham City [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Batgirl #1 published September 2007
as Detective Comics #359 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Batman #3 published September 2008
as Detective Comics #359 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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5 Things You Need Before You Start Racing at Home

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Revell
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Revell Home Racing Sets including tracks and cars.

Inside front cover.
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The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Batgirl [Barbara Gordon] (introduction, origin); Killer Moth (villain); Pupa; Larva; Alfred Pennyworth; Burton Talbot
First Line: Out of the super-star studded firmament of Gotham City, where Batman and Robin shine supreme as masked manhunters-- burst a brand new luminary-- Batgirl!
Synopsis: While Barbara is on her way to a costume party dressed as Batgirl, she runs across Killer Moth attacking Bruce Wayne and joins the battle.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #17/1968 published August 1968
as Batgirl greift ein [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #208 published January 1969
as The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl [Story on Interior Page(s)]5-page excerpt
In Content Item: FlagBatman from the Thirties to the Seventies #73-168329 published October 1971
as The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #9 [Direct Sales] published May 1981
as The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 359 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Batgirl #1 published September 2007
as The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Batman #3 published September 2008
as The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story in two parts of 7.5 pages each.
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Captain Action the Amazing 9 in 1 Super Hero

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain Action; Ideal Toys
Character(s): Captain Action [also costumed as Superman; Phantom; Batman; Captain America: Aquaman; Lone Ranger; Steve Canyon; Flash Gordon; Sgt. Fury]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the Captain Action action figure and costumes.

Appears between pages 4 and 5 of the Batman story.
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What Is He?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Man; the Spider
First Line: He's not: as strong as... Superman...
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Plastic Man (DC, 1966 series) #2.

Appears at the bottom of page 8 of the Batman story.
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: This is the first time you're painting a model, isn't it?
Synopsis: Heating paint to have it give a smoother finish.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Job Number: 6472
Disclose Notes: Thanks to Tony Boyless from Fayetteville, N.C.

Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Direct Currents
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Checklist of titles on sale between December 1 and December 13 1966.

Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
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Across the Jungle Rings the Cry -- B'wana Beast!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): B'wana Beast!
Character(s): B'wana Beast; Rupert Kenboya
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #66, the first appearance of B'wana Beast.

Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
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Captain Billy & the Kid!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Renwal Model Planes
Character(s): Captain Billy; Ralph
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Renwal model planes.

Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
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Presenting the Mag from SUPER!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Superman (DC, 1939 series) #193 [80 Page Giant #G-31].

Appears between pages 8 and 9 of the Batman story.
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Out of the Dim and Misty Days of the Past...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman; Scarecrow
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #189, "Fright of the Scarecrow!"

Appears at the bottom of page 16 of the Batman story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tyco
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Tyco trains and cars.

Appears after page 16 of the Batman story.
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Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]; Sue Dibny; Beejay and the Sleepytime Taxi Crew (villain)
First Line: Pretty tricky setup these cabbies have-- but I'll bet a can of lubricating grease they're pretty tired of the whole affair right about now!
Synopsis: Ralph runs across a taxi service that knocks out its important clients and sells the national security secrets they carry to foreign countries.
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In Content Item: Flag100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-22 published November 1973
as Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 359 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published October 2000
as Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Elongated Man #1 published September 2006
as Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.5
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Script previously credited to John Broome.
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Champs Against Odds!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Character(s): Mickey Mantle; Wilma Rudolph; Ben Hogan
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears between pages 6 and 7 of the Elongated Man story.
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At Long Last!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Atom [Ray Palmer]; The Atom [Al Pratt]; The Thinker
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for The Atom (DC, 1962 series) #29, team-up of the Golden Age Atom and the Silver Age Atom.

Appears at the bottom of page 8 of the Elongated Man story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Paul Seydor, Frank Klein, Mark Evanier, and Rick Wood.
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Electric S.O.S. Telegraph Set

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Appears at end of issue.
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20 Fathoms Under the Sea

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Adventures in the G. I. Joe Club with Andy & George
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for G. I. Joe Club.

Inside back cover.
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How to Get a Model Motoring Racing Set for Christmas.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Aurora Model Motoring
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Aurora Model Motoring Racing Set.

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