Comic Title: Detective Comics #316
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: June 1963
On Sale Date: April 25, 1963 Newsstand Date April 25, 1963
Source: House Ad, Batman #156, Page 20

Copyright Date April 25, 1963
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1963

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Jack Schiff

Title: "The Bandits with Super-Powers"
Pages: 12

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

Artist: Joe Certa

Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents:Martian Manhunter Vol. 2 TPB (2009)

Feature Character(s)

• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Detective Comics #315; next appearance in Justice League of America #20)

Supporting Character(s)

• Captain Harding (last appearance in Detective Comics #315; next appearance in Detective Comics #317)
• Diane Meade (last appearance in Detective Comics #315; next appearance in Detective Comics #317)
• Zook (last appearance in Detective Comics #315; next appearance in Detective Comics #317)

Villain(s)

• A gang of super-powered crooks (Joe named; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Crooks find a meteorite which grants them super-powers. When the Martian Manhunter follows the crooks, the meteorite robs him of his powers and grants them to patrolwoman Diane Meade. J’onn later returns as John Jones and gains powers in his civilian identity. Together Jones and Meade destroy the meteor. Their powers and those of the crooks wear off, and J’onn’s powers eventually return.