DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #55
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Bob Kane cvr/art; Slam Bradley by Siegel
Detective Comics #55 features a classic Bob Kane cover showcasing the industrial intrigue of lead story "The Brain Burglar" — with Batman getting lucky when his investigation into the missing Dr. Deker is interrupted by Bruce Wayne's date with girlfriend Linda Page. The night out includes a visit to her uncle's munitions factory, where some Axis operatives are testing out a mind-control device invented by the abducted scientist. This beloved book also captures the Golden Age in bloom with a full page ad for the Star-Spangled Kid's debut in Star-Spangled Comics #1.
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Artists Information
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
Sherrill David Robinson known as Jerry Robinson, was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.
Detective Comics #55 features a classic Bob Kane cover showcasing the industrial intrigue of lead story "The Brain Burglar" — with Batman getting lucky when his investigation into the missing Dr. Deker is interrupted by Bruce Wayne's date with girlfriend Linda Page. The night out includes a visit to her uncle's munitions factory, where some Axis operatives are testing out a mind-control device invented by the abducted scientist. This beloved book also captures the Golden Age in bloom with a full page ad for the Star-Spangled Kid's debut in Star-Spangled Comics #1.
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Artists Information
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
Sherrill David Robinson known as Jerry Robinson, was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.