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Issue: Detective Comics #27
Publication Date: May 1939
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Issues: #27 of 883 Issues (1409 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Detective Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/30/1939
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 19 (13 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing.

Indicia:
DETECTIVE COMICS, published monthly by DETECTIVE COMICS, INC., 480 Lexington Ave., New York, N. Y. Entered as second class matter at Post-Office, New York, N. Y., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription rates: 12 issues by mail in the United States and its possessions, $1.20; elsewhere $2.20 The Publisher accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material. Entire contents copyright 1939, by Detective Comics, Inc. For advertising rates, address Combined Publications, Inc., 125 East 46th Street, New York City. Western Office: Harley L. Ward, Inc., 360 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; color interior
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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Cover, Front
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Starting this issue: The amazing and unique adventures of the Batman!
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In Content Item: FlagBatman from the 30s to the 70s #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1971
as Detective Comics No. 27 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLynvingen #12/1980 published January 1980
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]0.33 page
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told #[1] published August 1988
as Growing Up with the Greatest [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Untold Legend of the Batman [Batman Cereal Edition] #3 published January 1989
as Detective Comics #27 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Untold Legend of the Batman [MPI Audio Edition] #3 published June 1989
as Detective Comics #27 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published June 1989
as Growing Up with the Greatest [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman Archives #1 [First Printing] published July 1990
as Cover - Detective Comics #27 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #37 published June 1999
as Detective Comics #27 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as The First Appearance of the Batman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Batman Chronicles #1 [First Printing] published May 2005
as Detective Comics #27 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman Begins - Special DVD Issue #[nn] published October 2005
as Detective Comics #27 cover [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman Gratis-Comic #[nn] published November 2014
as Detective Comics #27 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Arlen Schumer has identified panel 5 of the January 17, 1937 Flash Gordon Sunday page by Alex Raymond as the source of Batman's pose.
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): Crime Never Pays
Character(s): Helen Blixt; Luke May
First Line: Bullets betray no less than fingerprints...
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In Content Item: FlagDouble Action Comics #2 published January 1940
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the inside front cover. Seven separate panels.
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The Case of the Chemical Syndicate

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mr. Lambert (introduction, death); Mel Lambert (introduction); Lambert's son (unnamed in this story); unnamed Police Sergeant (introduction); Steven Crane (introduction, death); Crane's butler (introduction); Paul Rogers (introduction); Alfred Stryker (villain, introduction, death); Jennings (villain, introduction, Stryker's assistant)
First Line: The home of Commissioner Gordon, who at the moment is entertaining his young socialite friend, Bruce Wayne.
Synopsis: The Bat-Man investigates the murder of a chemical tycoon, discovering that one of his partners murdered him to steal the secret contracts that would leave him as the sole owner of the Apex Chemical Corporation.
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In Content Item: FlagBatman #200 published March 1968
as The Bat-Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]page 1 only
In Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #387 published May 1969
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman from the 30s to the 70s #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1971
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagA Smithsonian Book of Comic-Book Comics #[nn] published January 1981
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman Archives #1 [First Printing] published July 1990
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #627 [Direct] published March 1991
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #37 published June 1999
as Der Fall des Chemiesyndikats [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman in the Forties #[nn] published May 2004
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagKlassiker der Comic-Literatur #7 published January 2005
as Der Fall des Chemie-Syndikats [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Batman Chronicles #1 [First Printing] published May 2005
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #27 Special Edition (Batman 75 Day Comic 2014) #27 published August 2014
as The Case of the Chemical Syndicate [Story on Interior Page(s)]Unedited version
In Content Item: FlagBatman Gratis-Comic #[nn] published November 2014
as Der Fall des Chemiesyndikats [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Tenderfoot
First Line: Good-night, boys - now don't forget your good deeds!
Synopsis: A young boy scout discovers a lost youngster, attempts to help him find his way home, but gets lost in the process himself!
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
Disclose Notes: The last .25 of this page is a 6-panel advertisement for Rosati accordians, writer and artist unknown.
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Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Rosati Accordions
Character(s): Johnnie; John; Mildred; Frank
First Line: John, Mildred and Frank are excused for orchestra reherseal.
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Pages: 0.25
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The Killers of Kurdistan

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): Speed Saunders; Tom (Trelawney's friend, death); Trelawney (death); Trelawney's maid; The Veiled Prophetress of the Killers of Kurdistan (villain); Killers of Kurdistan (villains, one dies)
First Line: Well-- what's up?
Synopsis: Speed investigates the murder of two men, on one of whom the killers left the symbol of a red crescent. This is the symbol of the Kurdistan Killers, a sect that both men belonged to but refused to kill for.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as The Killers of Kurdistan [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as Killers of Kurdistan [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Bullet Bluff

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (red tones)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, western
Character(s): Buck Marshall; The Sheriff; Matt Doyle (Box K Ranch worker); Jerry Kane (Box K Ranch owner, death); Pepper (Buck's horse); The Terror [Jack Stark] (villain)
First Line: Buck Marshall, Range Detective, loosens his six-gun in its holster as he hears the rapid tattoo of pony hoofs on the stony bottom of the valley trail--
Synopsis: Buck investigates the death of a ranch owner, in which a black empty cartridge is left behind as a clue to the killer.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as Bullet Bluff [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as Bullet Bluff [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Story printed in red and black only.
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The Mysterious Murders

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, espionage
Character(s): Bart Regan; Congressman Sneed (death); Congressman Little (death); Congressman Booker; Congressman Stoker; unnamed spy (villain, death)
First Line: A dinner is thrown into pandemonium when its guest of honor, Congressman Sneed, head of a commitee investigating unamerican activities clutches his side.
Synopsis: Bart investigates the deaths of members of a Committee on un-American activities that were killed by an explosive capsule hidden in their bananas.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as The Mysterious Murders [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Murder on the Oceanic Line Docks

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]; Wing; Abe Gold (night club owner, death); unnamed hospital nurse (death); Frank (villain); Mike Moran (villain); Mac; unnamed police chief
First Line: Feared by the underworld and hunted by the police, the Crimson carries on the work of befriending the helpless.
Synopsis: The Crimson Avenger tracks down a killer who murdered Abe Gold for welshing on a $100,000 bet.
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as Murder on the Oceanic Line Docks [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as Murder on the Oceanic Line Docks [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Death on the Airwaves

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Character(s): Richard Drew (death); President Benson; Captain Richard Byrne; Brian DeAngelo (villain); Elaine Rutland; Eddie Dorson
First Line: The large and spacious Studio A, of the Federal Broadcasting System, was filled with an appreciative audience.
Synopsis: Captain Byrne tracks down a revengeful killer who was once spurned in regards to a radio audition.
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as Death on the Airwaves [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as Death on the Airwaves [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The New Orleans Mardi Gras Murder, Part 1

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, mystery
Character(s): Bruce Nelson; Ed Lane (a detective); Lili Grauet (death)
First Line: Boy! New Orleans at Mardi Gras time. This is something I've always wanted to see.
Synopsis: Bruce begins his investigation of the death of a young woman due to black magic.
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as The New Orleans Mardi Gras Murder Part 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Hickey also signed the story as "TH."
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, crime
Character(s): Rev. J. D. Eltham; Greba Eltham; Sir Dennis Nayland Smith; Vernon Denby; Dr. Petrie; Dr. Fu Manchu (villain); Caesar (dog)
First Line: You would be a dead man now if it were not for your friend in China...
Synopsis: Fu Manchu attempts to kill Greba Eltham, all in an attempt to keep Rev. Eltham from going back to China.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as The Mysterious Doctor Fu Manchu [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from Dr. Fu Manchu daily (Bell Syndicate)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Flatfoot Flannigan
Character(s): Flannigan
First Line: Calling all cars -- calling all cars -- bank robbery on Main and Center Streets!
Synopsis: Flannigan is sent out on a bank robbery, but stops for a red light so he won't get a ticket!
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Danzig Marks Anniversary

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stamp Collectors' Corner
Character(s): Stephen Bathory
First Line: The Free City of Danzig, located about 250 miles from Berlin, has been a most important commercial city of central Europe for centuries, but at the moment its political importance is overshadowing all others claims of distinction.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page includes several small ads from stamps dealers.
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Illegal Aliens

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (red tones)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, crime
Character(s): Cosmo [Fo Lee]; Carg (Immigration HQ official); Mike Donovan (Policeman); Yen Lo (villain); Kwan Joy Lo (villain)
First Line: Cosmo is called to Immigration Headquarters.
Synopsis: Cosmo is placed on a case involving the illegal smuggling of Chinese into America.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as Illegal Aliens [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, mystery
Feature(s): Plain Clothes Pete
Character(s): Pete; Joe; Louie th' Louse (villain)
First Line: Pete, Louie th' Louse is operatin' 'round here again!
Synopsis: Pete and Joe try to discover the whereabouts of the hideout of notorious criminal Louie th' Louse.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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The Murderer on Vacation

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): Slam Bradley; Shorty Morgan; Dick Kelly (death); Gale Dennis (villain); "Black Jack" Benson (villain); Nicky (villain); Helger Wetjen (villain)
First Line: Out joy-riding, to relax from the tension of manhunting, Slam Bradley, tough private detective, and his partner pal, Shorty Morgan, find the ride no pleasure when a hurtling sedan forces them off the road, as it whizzes by at a terrific rate of speed!
Synopsis: Shorty and Slam help to find out the whereabouts of a Federal agent who disappeared after trailing an escaped felon to Switzerland.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Detective Comics 27 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published February 2000
as The Murderer on Vacation [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): All-American Comics; Movie Comics
Character(s): Andy Devine
First Line: Thanks, boys and girls of America...
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In Content Item: FlagFamous First Edition #C-28 published June 1974
as [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the inside back cover. House ad for All-American Comics #2 and Movie Comics #2, with cover repros.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Johnson Smith & Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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