Cover: Fred Ray & Jerry Robinson

Detective Comics #60

Feb 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Case of the Costume-Clad Killers”

In "Case of the Costume-Clad Killers," Batman and Robin go on the hunt for a cunning criminal gang that steals police and fire department uniforms to stage their crimes—disguised as authority figures, they strike with shocking precision. Written by Jack Schiff and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, this 1942 classic sees the Dynamic Duo unravel a scheme tied to a mind that thrives on chaos and theatrical flair. The cover by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson captures the eerie spectacle of the masked perpetrators, setting the stage for a mystery where the line between law and illusion blurs.

writer Jack Schiff · artist Bob Kane · inker Jerry Robinson · inker George Roussos · letterer Ira Schnapp · cover Fred Ray, Jerry Robinson

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Full credits

writer Jack Schiff

artist Bob Kane

inker Jerry Robinson

inker George Roussos

letterer Ira Schnapp

cover pencils Fred Ray

cover pencils, inks Jerry Robinson

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Batman and Robin set out to clash with a clever gang that secures uniforms and equipment of police and firemen in order to commit crimes. But Batman has already figured out the person behind this as a person who would relish the "humor" of the situation: the Joker!

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).