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"The Captive Planet": Batman and Robin are lured, along with several unsuspecting Gothamites, aboard a robot spaceship which takes them to the planet Tora, where the ruler of that world seeks their aid in overthrowing an alien tyrant. T

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Detective Comics #256 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1958.

Synopsis for "The Captive Planet"

Batman and Robin are lured, along with several unsuspecting Gothamites, aboard a robot spaceship which takes them to the planet Tora, where the ruler of that world seeks their aid in overthrowing an alien tyrant. The Dynamic Duo and their companions agree to stay and help the resistance of Tora defeat the tyrant. Using their combined forces, the heroes, Gothamites, and Torans are able to defeat the alien oppressors. Batman, Robin and the other people are sent back to Earth and their experience shall never be forgotten.

Appearing in "The Captive Planet"

Featured Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Cafis (Single appearance)(Flashback and main story)

Other Characters:

  • Beran (Single appearance)(Flashback and main story)
  • Pete Cole (Single appearance)
  • John Todd (Single appearance)
  • Edith Todd (Single appearance)
  • Harvey Baxter (Single appearance)
  • Jim Rolfe (Single appearance)

Locations:

Vehicles:

  • Space Ship


Synopsis for "The Man Who Charmed Wild Beasts"


Appearing in "The Man Who Charmed Wild Beasts"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Jed Cole (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

  • Bill Hawley (Single appearance)
  • Witch Doctor (Single appearance)

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

  • None

Synopsis for "The Carnival of Doom"

John Jones must endure racketeers' attempts to kill him while taking Captain Harding's nephew to an amusement park.

Appearing in "The Carnival of Doom"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • a Gang of Thieves (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

  • Willy (Single appearance)

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

  • None

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