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DC Special #1

Oct 1968 · DC · 0.25 USD
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In "The Mystery of the Menacing Mask!", Bobo takes on a daring disguise to catch the elusive Larry the Lynx, all in the name of science—his own words, not ours. Written by John Broome and brought to life with bold art by Carmine Infantino, this 1968 DC Special features a clever, self-narrated caper that blends mystery and humor in a way only early DC could pull off. The cover by Carmine Infantino captures the intrigue perfectly, a 25-cent peek into a quirky, unforgettable adventure.

Contains 5 stories
The Mystery of the Menacing Mask!
14.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Linda GreeneJimmy PackerFrank Fenton (villain)Smiler [Roland Meacham] (villain)
The Doorway to the Unknown!
11.5 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]Fred DallmanDavid Dean (teller)Jack Dean (brother)
The Scientific Crook-Catcher!
6 pp · Animal, Detective-Mystery
Bobo, Detective ChimpLarry the Lynx

In "The Scientific Crook-Catcher!", Bobo, a clever animal detective, takes on a daring undercover mission, disguising himself as a human to catch the elusive Larry the Lynx. With a wink and a smirk, he declares, "The things I do in the interest of science," as he sets his plan in motion.

Mystery of the Giant Footprints
9 pp · Science Fiction
Adam StrangeAlannaThe Rhollians (first appearance, villains)
Challenge of the Headless Baseball Team!
14 pp · Fantasy
Lefty ClarkEnath of Kalamoor

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Full credits

writer John Broome
artist, inker Carmine Infantino
letterer Gaspar Saladino
cover pencils, inks Carmine Infantino

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #29 (1956), Mystery in Space #57 (1960), The Brave and the Bold #45 (1962), Detective Comics #327 (1964), The Flash #148 (1964)

Reprinted in The Comics Journal #191 (1996)

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#4 1st appearance — Abel

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