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Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Detective Comics #301

Mar 1962 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Condemned Batman," a mysterious figure named Alvin Reeves unleashes a dangerous robot brain that draws the Martian Marauders to Earth, setting off a chain of events that pulls J'onzz into a mission beyond his usual patrols. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Joe Certa, this 1962 classic features the dynamic duo of Martian Manhunter and a relentless foe, with Sheldon Moldoff's striking cover capturing the tension of a planet under siege.

Contains 4 stories
The Condemned Batman
12.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner Gordon (supporting)Brains Beldon (intro, villain)
The Mystery of the Martian Marauders
11.67 pp · Superhero
Martian Manhunter [John JonesJ'onn J'onzz]Captain Harding (supporting)Diane Meade (supporting)Dr. Alvin Reeves (intro, villain)Martians (villain)Mr. J'onzzMrs. J'onzz

In "The Mystery of the Martian Marauders," Alvin Reeves activates a long-dormant robot brain, unleashing the Martian Marauders on Earth—setting off a chain of events that pulls J'onzz into a high-stakes journey back to Mars. With the planet now a bridge between worlds, J'onzz gains the power to return whenever he chooses, but the cost of that freedom remains uncertain.

Untitled Detective-Mystery story
0.5 pp · Detective-Mystery
O'Malley of the 4th Precinct
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Warden Willis

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Raw (VG) $18
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $3,497
CGC 9.4 · 6 in census $1,795
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $1,038*
CGC 9.0 · 5 in census $705*
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $482*
CGC 8.0 · 9 in census $372*
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CGC 7.5 · 7 in census $284
CGC 7.0 · 8 in census $180
CGC 6.5 · 7 in census $180*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $180*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $134
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $134
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $115*
CGC 4.0 · 4 in census $114*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $94*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $83
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $58
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FAIR $15 CBCS 2 $50 VG+ $64 VG $65 VG+ $75 FN $95 FN $99 CGC 6.5 $119
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Full credits

artist, inker Joe Certa
cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

Reprints

↩ Reprints Detective Comics #170 (1951), Detective Comics #233 (1956)

Reprinted in Batman Annual #1967 (1967), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #1 (2007)

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