Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1957.
Synopsis for Batman: "Murder at Mystery Castle"
Batman and Robin investigate the crossbow murder of a gun manufacturer in an ancient, imported castle. During their investigation, the killer prepares a series of traps for the Dynamic Duo, using ancient weapons. Batman and Robin manage to avoid all the traps and after a lenghty investigation, they find the identity of the murderer and deliver him to the authorities before returning to Gotham City.
Appearing in Batman: "Murder at Mystery Castle"
Featured Characters:
Antagonists:
- Robert Cray (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- James Barham (Single appearance; dies)
- Vance Sonderson (Single appearance)
- Adam Barham (Single appearance)
- John Gorley (Single appearance)
- Sheriff Martin (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Barham's Castle
Items:
Synopsis for Roy Raymond: "The Man With the Magic Camera"
Appearing in Roy Raymond: "The Man With the Magic Camera"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Homer Woods (Single appearance)
- Mr. Walters (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Jasper Crabb (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
- None
Vehicles:
- None
Synopsis for Martian Manhunter: "John Jones' Female Nemesis"
A rookie policewoman, Diane Meade, is assigned to work with Detective John Jones on his cases, creating problems for the Martian sleuth.
Appearing in Martian Manhunter: "John Jones' Female Nemesis"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Captain Harding
- Diane Meade (First appearance)
Antagonists:
- Tiger Raffiti (Single appearance)
- Morris (Single appearance)
- Scanlon (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
Locations:
Items:
- None
Vehicles:
- None
Notes
- This is the first appearance of Diane Meade, and she does not reappear for more than two years. When she does reappear, in Detective Comics #275, she becomes John Jones' ongoing police partner, and a regular character in the series, and she becomes a blonde instead of a redhead.
- "Murder at Mystery Castle" is reprinted in Batman Annual #6 and The Best of DC #2.
- "John Jones' Female Nemesis" is reprinted in Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter Vol 1.
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