Comic Title: Detective Comics #253
Publisher: DC (National Comics Publications, Inc.)
Address: 480 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: March 1958
On Sale Date: January 28, 1958 Copyright Date January 28, 1958
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1958

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $0.10
Page Count: 32
Editor: Jack Schiff

Title: "The Super Reporter"
Pages: 6

Feature(s):
Martian Manhunter (of Earth-1)

Artist: Joe Certa

Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents:Martian Manhunter Vol. 1 TPB (2007)

Feature Character(s)

• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Detective Comics #252; next appearance in Detective Comics #254)

Villain(s)

• Harry Moran and his gang (racketeers; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Jim Wade and Mr. Schultz (a newspaper publisher and a butcher; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
A free newspaper is published by racketeer Harry Moran in an attempt to put Jim Wade's newspaper out of business. Wade was responsible for exposing Moran and is a friend of detective John Jones. John uses his martian powers to gain newspaper stories for Wade's paper that boost circulation.

When Moran becomes frustrated with his attempts to ruin Wade, he sends his men to destroy Wade's printing presses. John goes into action, but is momentarily weakened by fire. He manages to put out the fire with printers ink. He then apprehends the crooks with renewed strength.