Detective Comics
#475
(February 1978)
- Volume
- 42
- Price
- 0.35 USD
- Pages
- 36
- Indicia Frequency
- monthly (with the exception of July, Oct., Jan. and April)
- On-sale Date
- 1977-11-29
- Publisher's Age Guidelines
- Approved by the Comics Code Authority
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- DC Comics Inc.
- Brand
-
DC [bullet]
- Barcode
- 0709893046502
- Editing
- Joe Orlando (managing editor); Julius Schwartz (editor); E. Nelson Bridwell (associate editor)
Issue Notes
This issue has variants:
The Laughing Fish
Batman / cover / 1 page
- Pencils
- Marshall Rogers (signed)
- Inks
- Terry Austin (signed)
- Colors
- Tatjana Wood
- Letters
- John Workman
- Job Number
- S-2791
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker
- Reprints
-
in Supersolo (Interpresse, 1980 series) #1 -
in Batman Pocketbook (Egmont/Methuen, 1978 series) #2 (1978) -
in Batman Taschenbuch (Egmont Ehapa, 1978 series) #2 (1978) -
in Batman: Cover to Cover (DC, 2005 series) ([June] 2005) - in Legends of the Dark Knight: Marshall Rogers (DC, 2011 series) (2011 [January 2012]), (2011 [January 2012])
- in The Joker: A Celebration of 75 Years (DC, 2014 series) ([September] 2014)
- in The Joker: The Bronze Age Omnibus (DC, 2019 series) ([October] 2019)
- in Batman vs. The Joker (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition) (DC, 2019 series) ([November] 2019)
- in Tales of the Batman: Steve Englehart (DC, 2020 series) ([May] 2020)
- in The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular (DC, 2020 series) #1 (June 2020) which is reprinted
-
in Batman Especial (Panini Brasil, 2020 series) #2 - Coringa 80 Anos (março 2021) - in The Joker: 80 Years of the Clown Prince of Crime: The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2020 series) ([July] 2020)
- in Detective Comics #475 (Facsimile Edition) (DC, 2020 series) ([August] 2020)
- in Justice League of America by Brad Meltzer: The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2020 series) ([September] 2020)
-
Indexer Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Mera Meets the Manta Men
Aquaman; Hostess Fruit Pies / comics-form advertising / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Mera; Aqualad; Manta Men
- Reprints
- in Detective Comics #475 (Facsimile Edition) (DC, 2020 series) ([August] 2020)
-
Indexer Notes
Inside front cover.
The Laughing Fish!
Batman / comic story / 17 pages
- Job Number
- S-2773
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker; Silver St. Cloud; Rupert Thorne; Marko; James Gordon; G. Carl Francis
- Synopsis
- The Joker gives fish everywhere his face, then tries to claim copyright to his image. And he will kill anyone who gets in the way of his plan.
- Reprints
- in Batman Taschenbuch (Egmont Ehapa, 1978 series) #2 (1978)
-
in Batman Poche (Sage - Sagédition, 1976 series) #20 (août 1979) -
in Batman Classics (Classics/Williams, 1970 series) #122 (1980) -
in Läderlappen (Semic, 1976 series) #6/1980 (maj 1980) -
in Lynvingen (Semic, 1977 series) #6/1980 (uke 24 1980) - in Shadow of the Batman (DC, 1985 series) #4 (March 1986) [recolored] which is reprinted
- in Tales of the Batman: Steve Englehart (DC, 2020 series) ([May] 2020)
- in Superamigos (Editora Abril, 1985 series) #11 (Março 1986)
- in The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (Warner Books, 1989 series) (1989)
- in The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (DC, 1988 series) (1988 [February 1989])
- in The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (DC, 1989 series) ([August] 1989)
- in Stacked Deck: The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (Longmeadow Press, 1990 series) ([November] 1990)
- in Batman: Strange Apparitions (DC, 1999 series) (1999 [January 2000]) [as recolored for Shadow of the Batman reprint]
- in The Joker: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (DC, 2008 series) ([August] 2008)
- in Legends of the Dark Knight: Marshall Rogers (DC, 2011 series) (2011 [January 2012])
- in The Joker: A Celebration of 75 Years (DC, 2014 series) ([September] 2014)
- in Batman - Dark Detective (Urban Comics, 2014 series) (octobre 2014)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #34 - Batman - Im Zeichen des Jokers
- in The Joker: The Bronze Age Omnibus (DC, 2019 series) ([October] 2019)
- in Batman vs. The Joker (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition) (DC, 2019 series) ([November] 2019)
- in The Joker: 80 Years of the Clown Prince of Crime: The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2020 series) ([July] 2020)
- in Detective Comics #475 (Facsimile Edition) (DC, 2020 series) ([August] 2020)
-
Indexer Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Powerfun! BB & Pellet Guns by Crosman.
Crosman Air Guns / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for BB guns by Crosman division of Coleman.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
[no title indexed]
Fun Factory Novelties / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for toys and novelties.
On top of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!
Grit Newspaper / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
Hands of Steel
Lamdra Institute / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for strength training.
On top of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
Get Rich and Famous.
Clark Candy Bars / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods.
On bottom of first page between pages 8-9 of story.
Fastest Growing Sea-Monkeys of All Time!
Sea-Monkeys / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Unicorn House.
On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
Satisfy Your Meat Tooth.
Slim Jim / advertisement / 0.5 page
- Characters
- vampire
Indexer Notes
Ad for meat snacks.
On top of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
Discount Magic and Jokes
J.A.R. Discounts, Inc. / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for toys and novelties.
On bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
Showcase #97 Presents Power Girl
promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
- Characters
- Power Girl
Indexer Notes
House ad for Showcase #97, on sale November 15th.
On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
All 5 Posters for Only $2.00
Poster Bonanza / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for posters of TV stars.
On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
Make Way for the Explosive First Issue of Firestorm
promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
- Characters
- Firestorm
Indexer Notes
House ad for Firestorm #1, on sale December 6th.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
Write Right Now!
advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, high school rings, novelties, x-ray spex, body building, Centuri Rockets, and more.
On first page between pages 12-13 of story.
The Most Spectacular Super-Hero Battle of All Time!
promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
- Characters
- Superman; Muhammad Ali
Indexer Notes
House ad for Superman vs. Muhammad Ali comic.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Write Right Now!
advertisement / 0.5 page
- Characters
- Charles Atlas
Indexer Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, novelties, body building, the American Red Cross, and more.
On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
Strong Arms Make All the Difference!
Mike Marvel Scientific Isometric Dynaflex System / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for body building equipment.
On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
[no title indexed]
DC Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Yes, you can subscribe to your favorite DC comics!
- Characters
- Superman
Indexer Notes
House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics.
On top of second page between pages 16-17 of story.
The Golden Age!
promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page
- Characters
- Justice Society of America; The Freedom Fighters
Indexer Notes
House ad for Amazing World of DC Comics #16.
On bottom of second page between pages 16-17 of story.
[no title indexed]
Batman's Hot-Line / letters page / 2 pages
- Job Number
- S-2799
- Reprints
- in Detective Comics #475 (Facsimile Edition) (DC, 2020 series) ([August] 2020)
-
Indexer Notes
Letters of comment from Rogue C. Farmer, Adam Castro, Walace L. Hopkins, Bryan Uhlenbrock, Nicholas Pascale and Peter John Palmer. Includes small image of the cover to issue #472.
[no title indexed]
American Circle Products / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for toys and novelties.
Build Your Own Air Force
Monogram Models / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for model airplane kits.
On inside back cover.
-
0.
The Laughing Fish
Batman -
1.
Mera Meets the Manta Men
Aquaman; Hostess Fruit Pies -
2.
The Laughing Fish!
Batman -
3.
Powerfun! BB & Pellet Guns by Crosman.
Crosman Air Guns -
4.
[no title indexed]
Fun Factory Novelties -
5.
Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!
Grit Newspaper -
6.
Hands of Steel
Lamdra Institute -
7.
Get Rich and Famous.
Clark Candy Bars -
8.
Fastest Growing Sea-Monkeys of All Time!
Sea-Monkeys -
9.
Satisfy Your Meat Tooth.
Slim Jim -
10.
Discount Magic and Jokes
J.A.R. Discounts, Inc. -
11.
Showcase #97 Presents Power Girl
-
12.
All 5 Posters for Only $2.00
Poster Bonanza -
13.
Make Way for the Explosive First Issue of Firestorm
-
14.
Write Right Now!
-
15.
The Most Spectacular Super-Hero Battle of All Time!
-
16.
Write Right Now!
-
17.
Strong Arms Make All the Difference!
Mike Marvel Scientific Isometric Dynaflex System -
18.
["Yes, you can subscribe to your favorite DC comics!"]
DC Comics -
19.
The Golden Age!
-
20.
[no title indexed]
Batman's Hot-Line -
21.
[no title indexed]
American Circle Products -
22.
Build Your Own Air Force
Monogram Models -
23.
The Super Hero Time Machine
The Super Hero Time Machine
- Katie
- Peter Croome
- Jan Roar Hansen
- Matthew Head
- Jerry Hillegas (R.I.P.)
- Lou Mazzella
- John Monagle
- Daniel Nauschuetz
- Mike Nielsen
- Matthew Peets
- Richard Thomson
- Jim Van Dore
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