Mar., 1945 issue. Great cover features Batman and Robin turning fire hose on criminals. Inside back cover features full page ad for the Batman Infantile Paralysis card. See following item #1884. Text reads "Look Kids! Here's How You Can Get A Swell New Full-Color Picture Of Batman And Robin - Autographed To You Personally - Absolutely Free! Every Year, As You Know, The President's Birthday Is Celebrated All Over Our Nation By The March Of Dimes - And Its Your Dimes That Carry On The Fight Against Infantile Paralysis...All You Have To Do Is Print Your Name And Address On The Coupon Below, Put It Into An Envelope With Your 10¢ Contribution To The March Of Dimes, And Mail To..." Offer expired Mar. 1, 1945. Text continues "We Will Forward Your Dime To President Roosevelt - And Your Big Full-Color Picture Of Batman And Robin Will Be Sent To You Absolutely Free!" Ad features bw art of Batman and Robin swinging on batropes. Front cover has uneven trim along right-hand side. Back cover has .75" tear at left margin. Handling wear with pinch creases to spine. VG+. For other "Detective Comics" offerings, see #1199-1202.