Detective Comics 40 (Facsimile Edition) #[nn]

Nov 2025 · DC · 6.99 USD

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In "The Murders of Clayface," a 2025 Facsimile Edition of Detective Comics #40, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson visit a movie studio to reconnect with Julie, now an actress—only for tension to rise when Bruce senses danger looming. With the help of his young partner, Batman must unravel a mystery tied to a killer who moves like living clay, all drawn from the original vision of Bill Finger and Bob Kane, with inks by Kane and Jerry Robinson, and a cover by Kane and Robinson.

Contains 8 stories

The Murders of Clayface

12 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Julie MadisonKenneth Todd [as "The Terror"] (movie star)Mr. Bentley (movie director)Ned Norton (former movie actor)Lorna Dane (movie star, death)Fred Walker (Lorna's old sweetheart, death)Clayface [Basil Karlo] (villain, introduction)Roxy Brenner (villain)

When Bruce and Dick visit Julie at the studio, their reunion takes a dark turn as eerie events unfold—leading Batman to suspect a threat tied to the enigmatic Clayface, whose presence looms over the film set. With danger closing in, Bruce must rely on instinct and vigilance to protect those around him.

The Forgarian Ball

6 pp · Adventure, Spy

Bart ReganBurdini

An American Reporter in London

6 pp · Adventure

Red Logan

The Mysterious Rays

6 pp · Superhero

The Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis] (in hat and cape)WingMac

The Jewel Robbers

6 pp · Detective-Mystery

Speed Saunders