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Detective Comics#18
Cover: Creig Flessel

Detective Comics #18

Aug 1938 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The Hilton Diamond”

In "The Hilton Diamond," Slam and Shorty stumble upon a mysterious rocket-shaped plane piloted by a daring girl, leading them into a high-stakes clash between two scientists vying for control of a revolutionary invention. Written by Jerome Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, this early Detective Comics tale blends pulp adventure with sci-fi intrigue, all framed by Creig Flessel’s striking cover.

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writer Jerome Siegel · artist, inker Joe Shuster · cover Creig Flessel

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artist, inker Joe Shuster
cover pencils, inks Creig Flessel

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Slam and Shorty encounter a strange rocket shaped plane being flown by a girl. It turns out to be an invention that two scientists are fighting over.

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