Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Detective Comics #289

Mar 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Bat-Mite Bandits”

In "The Bat-Mite Bandits," Detective Comics #289 delivers a quirky, globe-trotting mystery as Jones journeys to Asia in pursuit of the elusive Gang Boss. With the Martian Manhunter undercover as a witch doctor to infiltrate the hidden tribe where Moss is holed up, the hunt takes a surreal turn—perfectly captured in Sheldon Moldoff’s dynamic cover art. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Joe Certa, this 1961 adventure blends espionage and oddball intrigue in a 10-cent classic.

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writer Jack Miller · artist, inker Joe Certa · cover Sheldon Moldoff

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writer Jack Miller

artist, inker Joe Certa

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

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Jones goes to Asia to try to capture a Gang Boss. The Martian Manhunter has to disguise himself as a witch doctor to infiltrate the tribe where Moss is hiding.

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