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Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Detective Comics #287

Jan 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Raven and the Wasp," Jones attempts to repair a malfunctioning robot brain, only to accidentally summon his long-lost brother to Earth—trapped here with just one charge left in the machine. Written by Dave Wood and illustrated by Joe Certa, this 1961 tale blends sci-fi intrigue with a brotherly bond tested by cosmic circumstances. The cover, by Sheldon Moldoff, captures the moment with a striking, moody portrait of the two figures in shadow.

Contains 4 stories
The Raven and the Wasp
12.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner Gordon (supporting)Ace the Bat-Hound (supporting)Kzan (intro, villain)Jhorl (intro, villain)The Raven [Joe Parker] (intro, villain)The Wasp [Willie Blaine] (intro, villain)
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Lefty Looie
The Wizard King
6 pp · Detective-Mystery
Roy RaymondKaren (supporting)
J'onn J'onzz's Kid Brother
6.67 pp · Superhero
Martian Manhunter [John JonesJ'onn J'onzz] (origin recap)Captain Harding (supporting)Biff Conklin (intro, villain)T'omm J'onzz (intro)Mr. J'onzzMrs. J'onzzDr. Erdel (cameo, flashback)

In "J'onn J'onzz's Kid Brother," Jo finds himself caught between loyalty and loneliness when a failed experiment revives his long-lost brother on Earth—only to trap him here, with no way back. With time running out and a fragile connection to his home planet, Jo must navigate the unexpected bond forming between them.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $20
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,298
CGC 9.2 · 5 in census $501
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $470
CGC 8.5 · 7 in census $236
CGC 8.0 · 8 in census $182*
CGC 7.5 · 10 in census $145*
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CGC 7.0 · 7 in census $145*
CGC 6.5 · 12 in census $145
CGC 6.0 · 9 in census $91*
CGC 5.5 · 12 in census $70
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $70*
CGC 4.5 · 7 in census $65
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $56*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $46*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $36*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $32*
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Full credits

writer Dave Wood
artist, inker Joe Certa
cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

Reprints

Reprinted in Adventure Comics #18 (1961), Big Boss #58 (1961), Big Boss #31 (1977), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007)

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