Detective Comics Vol 1 256

"Batman: "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

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

Synopsis for Batman: "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 Batman: "The Captive Planet"

Featured Characters:

• Batman
• Robin

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:

• Gotham City
  • Batcave
• Vega (First appearance)
  • Planet Tora

Vehicles:

• Space Ship
  

Synopsis for Roy Raymond: "The Man Who Charmed Wild Beasts"

Appearing in Roy Raymond: "The Man Who Charmed Wild Beasts"

Featured Characters:

• Roy Raymond

Supporting Characters:

• Karen Duncan

Antagonists:

• Jed Cole (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

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

Locations:

• Africa

Items:

• None

Vehicles:

• None
  

Synopsis for Martian Manhunter: "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 Martian Manhunter: "The Carnival of Doom"

Featured Characters:

• Martian Manhunter

Supporting Characters:

• Captain Harding

Antagonists:

• a Gang of Thieves (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

• Willy (Single appearance)

Locations:

• Colorado
  • Middleton

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

• Cover gallery for the Detective Comics series

Recommended Reading

• Batman Recommended Reading

• Justice League of America (Volume 1)
• Martian Manhunter (Volume 1)

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