| "The Masterminds of Crime!" | |
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| Batman | |
| Title: | "The Masterminds of Crime!" |
| Volume: | Batman |
| Number: | 238 |
| Cover price: | .50 |
| Cover date: | January, 1972 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Ex. Ed: | Carmine Infantino |
| Cover artists: | Neal Adams |
| Cover inker: | Dick Giordano |
| Editors: | E. Nelson Bridwell |
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| Previous: | Batman #237 |
| Next: | Batman #239 |
"The Masterminds of Crime!" is the title of the first story featured in issue #238 of the first Batman ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. The story was written by David Vern with artwork by Curt Swan and inks by Charles Paris. It was lettered by Joe Rosen. The second feature in this issue stars the Doom Patrol and is appropriately titled, "The Doom Patrol". It was written by Arnold Drake & Bob Haney with artwork and inks by Bruno Premiani. It was lettered by Stan Starkman. The third vignette is titled "Oh Plastic Man" and stars... you guessed it - Plastic Man! It was written, drawn, inked and lettered by Jack Cole. The following tale features Sargon the Sorcerer and was written by John Broome with art and inks by Joe Kubert. This is followed by "Danger in the Totem's Eye!", which features the Golden Age Atom and was written by Arthur Adler and penciled by Arthur Peddy. It was inked by Bob Oksner. After this is an Aquaman tale called "The Aqua-Thief of the Seven Season!" written by Robert Bernstein with artwork by Ramona Fradon. The story is a two-part feature starring the Legion of Super-Heroes titled "The Legion of Super-Outlaws!" and "The Battle of the Super-Teams!", brought to you by writer Edmond Hamilton and artist John Forte. The final story in this issue brings us back to Batman & Robin and is called "Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble", which is written by David Vern with art by Dick Sprang and inks by Charles Paris. It was lettered by Ira Schnapp. All stories were edited by E. Nelson Bridwell. This issue shipped with a January, 1972 cover date and carries a cover price of .50 cents per copy.
"The Masterminds of Crime!"[]
- Writer - David Vern
- Penciler - Curt Swan
- Inker - Charles Paris
- Letterer - Joe Rosen
- Editor - E. Nelson Bridwell
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Dave Gregg
- Joe Webster
- Mister Tolan
- Walls
Minor characters
- Mrs. Marcy
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Miscellaneous
"The Doom Patrol"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
- Doctor Hoskins
- Doctor Leroy
- Mitch
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
- Energy projection
- Flight
- Immortality
- Radiation emission
- Size alteration
- Superhuman durability
- Superhuman strength
Miscellaneous
"Oh Plastic Man!"[]
- Writer - Jack Cole
- Penciler - Jack Cole
- Inker - Jack Cole
- Letterer - Jack Cole
- Editor - E. Nelson Bridwell
Appearances[]
Featured characters
- Plastic Man, Eel O'Brien
Supporting characters
- Woozy Winks
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Guarding a Lion"[]
- Writer - John Broome
- Penciler - Joe Kubert
- Inker - Joe Kubert
- Letterer - Unknown
- Editor - E. Nelson Bridwell
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Maximillian O'Leary
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
- Ruby of Life
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Danger in the Totem's Eye!"[]
- Writer - Arthur Adler
- Penciler - Arthur Peddy
- Inker - Unknown
- Letterer - Unknown
- Editor - E. Nelson Bridwell
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Ridley
Minor characters
Organizations
- Amazing Farads
- Calvin City Police Department
- Haida Tribe
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"The Aqua-Thief of the Seven Seas!"[]
- Writer - Robert Bernstein
- Penciler - Ramona Fradon
- Inker - Ramona Fradon
- Letterer - Ira Schnapp
- Editor - E. Nelson Bridwell
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Vuda
Minor characters
- Tai
Organizations
Races
Locations
- Timtu
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"The Legion of Super-Outlaws!"[]
- Writer - Edmond Hamilton
- Penciler - John Forte
- Inker - John Forte
- Letterer - Unknown
- Editor - E. Nelson Bridwell
Appearances[]
Featured characters
- Chameleon Boy, Reep Daggle
- Colossal Boy, Gim Allon
- Cosmic Boy, Rokk Krinn
- Element Lad, Jan Arrah
- Invisible Kid, Lyle Norg
- Lightning Lad, Garth Ranzz
- Mon-El
- Saturn Girl, Imra Ardeen
- Shrinking Violet, Salu Digby
- Star Boy, Thom Kallor
- Sun Boy, Dirk Morgna
- Superboy, Kal-El
- Ultra-Boy, Jo Nah
Supporting characters
- Evolvo Lad, Sev Tchero
- Duplicate Boy, Quelu Ord
- Life Lass, Somi Gan
- Gas Girl, Tal Nahii
- Beast Boy, Ilshu Nor
Villains
- Marden King
- Voor
Minor characters
Organizations
- Heroes of Lallor
- Legion of Super-Heroes
- United Planets
Races
Locations
- Lallor
- Mlain
Items
Vehicles
- Mark III star cruiser
Miscellaneous
"Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble"[]
- Writer - David Vern
- Penciler - Dick Sprang
- Inker - Charles Paris
- Letterer - Ira Schnapp
- Editor - E. Nelson Bridwell
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Mister Roulette
Minor characters
- Charley Denver
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Notes & Trivia[]
- This is issue is also identified as DC 100-Page Super Spectacular DC-8.
- This issue shipped to retailers on November 4th, 1971.
- There are no original stories in this issue. All stories are reprinted from tales originally published in other comic magazines.
- This issue includes a key listing all of the characters that appear on this wrap-around cover.
Reprints[]
- "The Masterminds of Crime!" was originally printed in Batman #70.
- "The Doom Patrol" was originally printed in My Greatest Adventure #80.
- "Oh Plastic Man!" was originally printed in Police Comics #14.
- "Guarding a Lion" was originally printed in Sensation Comics #57.
- "Danger in the Totem's Eye!" was originally an unpublished story intended to appear in Flash Comics #105.
- "The Aqua-Thief of the Seven Seas!" was originally printed in Adventure Comics #276.
- "The Legion of Super-Outlaws!" was originally printed in Adventure Comics #324.
- "Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble" was originally printed in Batman #75.