Detective Comics (1937) - Series

Series

Detective Comics (1937)

DC Comics •

1937 - 2011

Description

Detective Comics is a long-running DC Comics series that began in 1937, initially spotlighting crime and mystery stories. It became best known for introducing Batman, who quickly became the central figure of the title. The series combined detective fiction with superhero elements, shaping much of the Batman mythos and introducing key allies and villains. Its tone evolved from gritty crime tales to classic superhero adventures, maintaining a focus on Gotham's dark and complex world.

Series Details

Title

Detective Comics

Publisher

DC Comics

Type

Regular Series

Status

Completed

Run

1937 - 2011

Issues Count

883

Awards

GLAAD Media Award - Outstanding Comic Book (2010)

Genres

Action, Adventure, War, Fantasy, Anthro, Mystery, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Sports, Historical, Horror, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Superhero, Western

Format

Standard

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

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Albert DeGuzman

Albert DeGuzman

Letterer

Alex Lovy

Penciller, Inker

Alex Toth

Alex Toth

Artist, Penciller, Letterer

Brian Bolland

Brian Bolland

Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

Charlotte Jetter

Charlotte Jetter

Letterer

Don Kramer

Don Kramer

Artist, Penciller

Fred Ray

Fred Ray

Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

Jack Farr

Writer, Artist, Penciller, Inker, Letterer, Other

Jack Schiff

Jack Schiff

Writer, Inker, Editor

Jeff Osgood

Letterer

Nick J. Napolitano

Nick J. Napolitano

Letterer, Penciller

Rodney Ramos

Rodney Ramos

Inker

Cover of Detective Comics (1937)

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Issues

Choice of Weapons

Choice of Weapons

Detective Comics (1937)

Aug 30, 1994

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Detective Comics (1937)

Feb 25, 1937

Issue #2

#2

Issue #2

Detective Comics (1937)

Mar 10, 1937

Issue #3

#3

Issue #3

Detective Comics (1937)

Apr 10, 1937

Issue #4

#4

Issue #4

Detective Comics (1937)

May 10, 1937

Issue #5

#5

Issue #5

Detective Comics (1937)

Jun 10, 1937

Issue #6

#6

Issue #6

Detective Comics (1937)

Jul 10, 1937

Issue #7

#7

Issue #7

Detective Comics (1937)

Aug 10, 1937

Issue #8

#8

Issue #8

Detective Comics (1937)

Sep 10, 1937

Issue #9

#9

Issue #9

Detective Comics (1937)

Oct 10, 1937

Issue #10

#10

Issue #10

Detective Comics (1937)

Nov 10, 1937

Issue #11

#11

Issue #11

Detective Comics (1937)

Dec 10, 1937

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