Detective Comics #111
Detective Comics #111
Cover Credits
Artist: J. Winslow Mortimer

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Title: "Coaltown, U.S.A."
Pages: 12

Feature(s):
Batman (of Earth-2)

Writer: Don Cameron
Artist: J. Winslow Mortimer

Reprinted In:
Batman Archives Vol. 5 HC (2001)
Batman:The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 4 HC (2018)

Feature Character(s)

Supporting Character(s)

Villain(s)

  • Julius Reed and his hired men (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

  • Miss Emma Dodd (a school teacher; no further appearances)
  • Jack McGraw and Sally (a miner and his daughter; no further appearances)
  • Todd Reed (son of a mine owner; no further appearances)
  • The residents of Coaltown (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Mine owner Julius Reed refuses to install safety devices in his mine. When a cave-in occurs, Batman and Robin assist in the rescue efforts. The miners and the Dynamic Duo try to convince Reed to install new safety equipment. He stubbornly refuses, until they trap him in the mine. After experiencing the mine firsthand, Reed decides to install the new equipment and retire, leaving control of the mine to his son.


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