Detective Comics #263

In "The Secret of the Fantastic Weapons," Detective John Jones faces a high-stakes challenge: stopping a magician-turned-criminal robbing Gotham's most secure locations—while being secretly filmed for a documentary about his daily work. The pressure mounts as he must maintain his cover as a regular detective, unable to use his hidden powers without spoiling the film’s premise. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Joe Certa, with a striking cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, this 1959 issue captures a rare moment of vulnerability in a hero’s routine.