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"Batman: "The Man With a Million Faces"": The ex-con, John Gillen, has been working with the Carson Circus and billed as "The Man With a Million Faces" for years. His feats astounds the public with his ability to visually imitate anyone. However, the Dynamic Duo discover that two employees at th

Detective Comics #166 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1950.

Synopsis for Batman: "The Man With a Million Faces"

The ex-con, John Gillen, has been working with the Carson Circus and billed as "The Man With a Million Faces" for years. His feats astounds the public with his ability to visually imitate anyone. However, the Dynamic Duo discover that two employees at the circus are using this fact to commit crimes and blackmailing Gillen with his secret past to put the blame on him.

After a long investigation and a large confrontation, Batman and Robin capture the criminals and clear Gillen's name.

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  • Carey (Single appearance)
  • Withers (Single appearance)

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Synopsis for Roy Raymond: "The Machine From Which No Man Can Hide!"


Appearing in Roy Raymond: "The Machine From Which No Man Can Hide!"

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  • Derrick Perrins (Single appearance)

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  • Ward (Cameraman) (First appearance)
  • Benson Gale (Single appearance)
  • Mrs. Gale (Single appearance)

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Synopsis for Robotman: "The Robot Robberies!"


Appearing in Robotman: "The Robot Robberies!"

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  • Howard James (Single appearance)

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  • Bill (Single appearance)
  • Laura (Single appearance)

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Synopsis for Pow-Wow Smith: "The Indian Who Had to Get Rich!"


Appearing in Pow-Wow Smith: "The Indian Who Had to Get Rich!"

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  • The Sioux Tribe
    • Marpeetopah (Ohiyesa's Father)
    • Ohiyesa's Mother

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  • Al Harper (Single appearance)
  • Burgess Harper (Single appearance)
  • Fenton Harper (Single appearance)

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  • Jerry Thomas (Single appearance)
  • Mrs. Thomas (Single appearance)
  • Clint Flaherty (Single appearance)

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Notes

  • The Man With A Million Faces is reprinted in Batman Archives Vol 8.
  • This issue is Robin's 286th appearance.



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