Detective Comics #289
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
In "J'onn J'onzz -- Witch Doctor," the Martian Manhunter goes to Asia to track down the elusive Gang Boss Moss, forcing him to adopt the guise of a witch doctor to infiltrate the remote tribe where Moss is hiding. Disguised and deeply immersed in the culture, J'onzz must navigate suspicion and ancient rituals to uncover the truth—without revealing his true identity.
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Reprinted in Big Boss #68 (1962), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007)
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