Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 282 FR 1.0

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 282 FR 1.0

Water saturation with staple rust/migration. Cover and first two wraps coming loose at one staple.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Interplanetary Rival" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An alien lawman comes to Gotham City and uses his super-scientific devices to aid Batman and Robin in catching crooks, but proves to have "feet of clay," though he takes all the credit for the captures; Later on, the alien reveals the truth about his inefficiency as a lawman in his home planet and Batman decides to help him improve by allowing the alien to take control of the operation to capture wanted criminals from his planet. Lend a Friendly Hand! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Mirages That Went Mad" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Jonathan. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Girl With the Martian Powers" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; When Diane has to testify against a vicious criminal a strange meteor appears to give her super powers. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Lend a Friendly Hand! 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: FR 1.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)