Cover: Jack Burnley

Detective Comics #83

Jan 1944 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Accidentally on Purpose!”

In "Accidentally on Purpose!", Alfred’s weight-loss experiment takes him to a remote country retreat, leaving Gotham vulnerable as the Caped Crusaders confront a sinister doctor wielding a mind-control potion. With the city in chaos, a mysterious "thin man" emerges—someone who knows their secrets and may hold the key to stopping the doctor’s scheme. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by George Roussos and lettering by George Roussos, this 1944 issue features a cover by Jack Burnley.

writer Don C. Cameron · artist Bob Kane · inker, letterer George Roussos · cover Jack Burnley

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writer Don C. Cameron

artist Bob Kane

inker, letterer George Roussos

cover pencils, inks Jack Burnley

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Endeavoring to lose some weight, Alfred goes on an exercise program at an out of the way place in the country. While he is gone, the Caped Crusaders face an evil doctor, who uses a certain potion that allows him to control the actions of people and, in the end, are saved by a mysterious "thin man" who knows their secret identities.

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