Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Detective Comics #256

Jun 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Captive Planet”

In "The Captive Planet," Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson find themselves mysteriously transported from Gotham City’s Fair Grounds to the alien world of Tora, where the Dynamic Duo must survive harsh environments and fend off hostile forces. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life with dynamic art by Sheldon Moldoff—both interior and cover—this 1958 adventure marks a standout early tale in the Batman mythos, blending sci-fi intrigue with the duo’s signature teamwork.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Sheldon Moldoff · inker Charles Paris · cover Sheldon Moldoff

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writer Bill Finger

artist Sheldon Moldoff

inker Charles Paris

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

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While visiting an exhibit at the old Gotham City Fair Grounds, Bruce and Dick are whisked away in an alien spaceship to the planet Tora, where, as the Dynamic Duo, they battle not only the elements, but invaders as well.

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