Comic Title: Detective Comics #257
Publisher: DC (National Comics Publications, Inc.)
Address: 480 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: July 1958
On Sale Date: May 22, 1958 Copyright Date May 22, 1958
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1958

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

Title: "King of the Underworld"
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 #256; next appearance in Detective Comics #258)

Supporting Character(s)

• Captain Harding (last appearance in Detective Comics #256; next appearance in Detective Comics #258)

Villain(s)

• Willie Wanger (a gang boss; no further appearances)
• Bert Weldon, Mike Herty, and other members of Wanger's gang (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Rumors circulate about the death of crime boss Willie Wanger. Detective John Jones quits the police force when he is blamed for failing to capture Wanger. Jones then competes for the position as the new crime boss. Using his powers, John sabotages the other crooks' attempts to earn the position. When he is elected, John learns that Wanger is still alive. When Wanger reveals himself to John, the police arrive and Wanger is arrested. John's criminal activities were a hoax to smoke out Wanger.