Detective Comics #256
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
In "The Captive Planet," Bruce and Dick find themselves stranded on the distant world of Tora after a mysterious alien ship transports them from the Gotham City Fair Grounds. As the Dynamic Duo confronts harsh environments and hostile forces, they must rely on their wits and courage to survive—far from home and utterly outmatched.
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Reprinted in Big Boy #26 (1958), The Hundred Comic Monthly #26 (1958), Super Adventure Comic #103 (1959), Batman #69 (1959), 80 Page Giant Magazine #12 (1965), Big Boss #13 (1973), Big Boss #14 (1973), Batman #889 (1977), Batman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2005), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007)
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