Comic Title: Detective Comics #277
Publisher: DC (National Comics Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: March 1960
On Sale Date: January 26, 1960 Copyright Date January 26, 1960
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1960

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

Title: "The Jigsaw Menace from Space"
Pages: 13

Feature(s):
Batman (of Earth-1)

Penciller: Sheldon Moldoff
Inker: Charles Paris

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #108; next appearance in Batman #131)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #108; next appearance in Batman #131)

Villain(s)

• The Kraal (an alien creature; no further appearances)
• Some unnamed hoods (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• An alien explorer (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
An alien explorer crash lands on Earth and is discovered by Batman and Robin. The alien had captured a Kraal, a giant creature that when split apart became very powerful. The crash has divided the being into three jigsaw shaped pieces. Each piece attacks Gotham using its abilities. The alien explorer is taken to a hospital while Batman hunts down the escaped creature.

Batman locates the first Kraal creature which absorbs electricity. The dynamic duo is able to capture it as well as the second creature which absorbs heat. Batman returns to the crash site and with the alien’s help summons the third creature. The pieces are reformed, leaving the Kraal powerless. The alien, having recovered from his injuries returns home with the jigsaw menace in tow.