Detective Comics #228
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Outlaw Batman," John Jones faces a moral dilemma when he uncovers that criminal Alex Dunster has seized the very machine that once brought Martian Manhunter, J'onn J'onzz, to Earth. With the device now in Dunster’s hands, Jones must decide whether to risk using it to return to Mars—or destroy it to stop Dunster’s plans. Written by Dave Wood and illustrated by Joe Certa, this 1956 tale blends sci-fi intrigue with a classic detective twist, all wrapped in a striking cover by Win Mortimer.
In "Escape to the Stars," John Jones faces a moral crossroads when he learns that Alex Dunster has seized the very machine that once brought J'onn J'onzz from Mars. With the device in Dunster’s hands and the fate of Earth’s defenses hanging in the balance, Jones must decide whether to risk using it to return home—or let the machine be destroyed to stop Dunster’s schemes.
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Reprinted in Century, The 100 Page Comic Monthly #16 (1957), Action Comics #274 (1961), Batman #153 (1963), Batman #968 (1979), The Greatest 1950s Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1991), The Greatest 1950s Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1992), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007), Batman #37
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