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The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing found at the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 2, Periodicals, New Series, Volume 35, 1940, Number 2. Class B periodical. Copyright number B 455005. On-sale on April 25th per house ad in Detective Comics #39.
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| Title | Genre | Feature(s) | Character(s) |
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[untitled]
Illustration on Cover, Front |
superhero | Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson] | |
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Boys! G-Man Outfit
Advertisement on Interior Page(s) |
The Crowell-Collier Publishing Co. | ||
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The Legend of the Batman--Who He Is and How He Came to Be!
Story on Interior Page(s) |
superhero | Batman [Bruce Wayne] (origin); Thomas Wayne (Bruce's father, death, flashback); Martha Wayne (Bruce's mother, death, flashback); Joe Chill (villain, un-named) | |
|
The Joker
Story on Interior Page(s) |
superhero | Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Henry (radio listener); Henry Claridge (millionaire, death); Mrs. Claridge (Henry's wife); un-named Police Chief; Jay Wilde (death); Judge Drake (death); Otto Drexel (mention only); The Joker (villain, introduction); Brute Nelson (villain, death) | |
|
[untitled]
Story on Interior Page(s) |
humorous, western | Major Bigsbe an' Botts | Major Bigsbe; Botts; unnamed Sheriff |
|
The Giants of Hugo Strange
Story on Interior Page(s) |
superhero | Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Professor Hugo Strange (villain); Monster Men (villains, all die) | |
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Strictly Publicity
Text Story on Interior Page(s) |
crime | The Chief; Terry Gallant | |
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Meet the Artist!
Text Article on Interior Page(s) |
informational | Bob Kane (photo) | |
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The Cat
Story on Interior Page(s) |
superhero | Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; John Travers; Martha Travers; Dr. Wallace; un-named ship steward; un-named Captain (of "The Dolphin"); The Cat [Selina Kyle, Miss Peggs] (villain, introduction, see notes); Denny (villain) | |
|
The 'Big Six' Comics Magazines Still Lead the Field!
Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s) |
science fiction, superhero | Superman [Clark Kent]; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Ultra-Man; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Batman [Bruce Wayne] | |
|
Two Aces
Text Story on Interior Page(s) |
adventure | Lt. Bill Wayne; Doctor Synce; von Berket (villain, death) | |
|
[untitled]
Story on Interior Page(s) |
humorous | Ginger Snap | Ginger Snap; Uncle Zep; un-named soda jerk |
|
[untitled]
Cartoon on Interior Page(s) |
informational | Fantastic Facts | Jack Dempsey |
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The Joker Returns
Story on Interior Page(s) |
superhero | Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Chief of Police Chalmers (death); Edgar Martin (a political reformer, death); The Joker (villain) | |
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Detective Comics!
Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s) |
superhero | Detective Comics | Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Clayface |
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Charlie Barnet Uses Home Recordo!
Advertisement on Interior Page(s) |
Home Recording Co. | Larry Taylor (photography); Charlie Barnet (photography); Bill May (photography); Bob | |
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[untitled]
Illustration on Interior Page(s) |
superhero | Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson] |
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