Comic Title: Detective Comics #284
Publisher: DC (National Comics Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: October 1960
On Sale Date: August 25, 1960 Copyright Date August 25, 1960
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1960

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

Title: "The Courtship of J'onn J'onzz"
Pages: 7

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 Justice League of America #1; next appearance in Detective Comics #285)

Supporting Character(s)

• Diane Meade (last appearance in Detective Comics #282; next appearance in Detective Comics #290)

Villain(s)

• Sonny Sommers and his men (bank robbers; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• A fortune teller (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Diane Meade tries to get detective John Jones to notice her, so she places herself in danger. John secretly uses his martian powers to save her, but he is annoyed by her behavior. Diane then tries to behave bravely and capture a gang of bank robbers single-handedly. She is captured, forcing Jones to rescue her again. John’s identity is nearly exposed, but he safely covers for himself. Then John asks Diane to dinner.