- Let's hope the reward we claimed will some day be the reward of everyone-- the hand of friendship between all people everywhere!
- — Batman
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 other people, 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 decide to stay and help the resistance of Tora defeat the tyrant and using their combined forces, the heroes are able to free Torans from the oppression. 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:
Villains:
- Cafis (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Beran (Single appearance)
- Pete Cole (Single appearance)
- John Todd (Single appearance)
- Edith Todd (Single appearance)
- Harvey Baxter (Single appearance)
- Jim Rolfe (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Vega
- Planet Tora
Vehicles:
- Space Ship
Synopsis for "The Man Who Charmed Wild Beasts"
Appearing in "The Man Who Charmed Wild Beasts"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- 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:
Villains:
- a Gang of Thieves (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Willy (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
- None
Vehicles:
- None
Notes
- "The Captive Planet" is reprinted in 80-Page Giant #12.
- This issue includes a one-page "Casey the Cop" humor strip by Henry Boltinoff.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Batman Recommended Reading
- Batman (Volume 1)
- Batman (Volume 2)
- Batman (Volume 3)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 3)
- Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
- Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
- The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 2)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
Links and References
- Detective Comics article at Wikipedia
- Detective Comics series index at the Grand Comics Database
- Batman article at Wikipedia
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