Detective Comics #142

Detective Comics — DC Comics

Issue: #142

Last valuation update: 2025-09-26

"CRIME'S PUZZLE CONTEST" (Batman) the Riddler returns and gives the public clues to a puzzle contest to provide distractions for his crimes."THE FARMER IN THE TILL" (Slam Bradly) "ROBOT BANDIT" (Robotman)JERRY THE JITTERBUG"WHEN YOU CLOSE YOUR MIND" (text story)"THE MYSTERY OF SECRET X" (Boy Commandoes)

Creators: Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Dick Sprang

Characters: Batman, Dick Grayson, Alfy Twidgetts, Andre Chavard, Dan Turpin, Rip Carter, Shorty Morgan, Slam Bradley, Riddler, Jerry the Jitterbug, Robert Crane, Tex