Comic Title: Showcase Presents:Martian Manhunter Vol. 1 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2007
On Sale Date: July 25, 2007 Direct Market Date July 25, 2007
Source: Previews, Vol. 17 #4 (#220)

Direct Market Date July 25, 2007
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 544
Editor: Peter Hamboussi

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Sleuth Without a Clue"
Pages: 6

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

Artist: Joe Certa

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #230 (1956)

Feature Character(s)

• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Detective Comics #229; next appearance in Detective Comics #231)

Villain(s)

• The Farrow Gang (Barney Bennet named; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• The police chief and district attorney (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Pressure from the district attorney to catch the Farrow Gang threatens the job of the chief of police. Detective John Jones vows to bring in the gang in 24 hours to save the chief's job. However, a comet passing near to Earth removes J'onn's powers while it is the vicinity. Jones is forced to track and capture the crooks without the aid of his powers. He trails one of the gang back to their hide-out, but gets captured. Using his wits, John escapes and brings down the mob within the promised 24 hours.