Adventure Comics, #38

Published: May 1939

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Adventure Comics #38

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1.000 pages jungle
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Leopard leaping at man.

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Art credits per Scott Bonagofsky from his discussions with Creig Flessel, who we previously credited for this cover.

Young American Sailor Adventurer Became Captain When Only 17-Years Old (1)
Story 1 1.000 pages non-fiction
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Inside front cover.

The Suicide of Major Duval, Part 1 (1)
Story 2 6.000 pages adventure
The Batman appears every month in Detective Comics!
Story 3 0.050 pages

Featuring Woe Is Me

Story 4 0.700 pages humor

"Patches - A day like this makes a man feel snappy..."

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only appearance

Story 5 0.250 pages
Theft of the Volker Plans (1)
Story 6 6.000 pages detective-mystery
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The Raven stages an air attack over the city of Kurtzberg to mask his theft of the secret Volker Plans. Kent joins forces with Undercover Agent K-4 of the Bureau of Intelligence to infiltrate the Raven's secret headquarters and retrieve the plans.

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Last appearance. The Inspector Kent feature previously appeared in Detective Comics, (DC, 1937 series) #19 (September 1938) and #22 (December 1938). Apparently an inventory fill-in for Cotton Carver, which was also by George Newman. Synopsis and some other information by Art Lortie.

Story 7 4.000 pages detective-mystery

"As he stands in a dark alley, Judge Thompson is unaware that his life is in danger..."

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Story 8 1.000 pages

"Hello again, Members! During the past several months, I have received innumerable requests from Junior Federal Men asking for information and explanations of many things used in the detection of crime and the apprehension of criminals."

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The column discusses tools used in crime detection and apprehending criminals, including microscopes, dental work and fingerprints.

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The page includes a clip-and-mail coupon that could be sent, along with 10 cents, to "enlist" in the Junior Federal Men Club. Those who joined received a badge, certificate and Operator's number.

New Air Mails; Red Cross Stamps; More Japanese Scenics; Leeward Island Issue (1)
Story 9 0.600 pages
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Page includes many small ads from stamps dealers.

Story 10 0.400 pages
The God of the Ruby Eye, Part 12 (1)
Story 11 4.000 pages adventure
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Last appearance, the story is to be continued but never finished. First two pages are in black, white, and red; last two in black and white.

A Playboy in King Arthur's Court, Part 2 (1)
Story 12 2.000 pages adventure
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The Armored Truck Robbery (1)
Story 13 6.000 pages detective-mystery
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Previously in Detective Comics #22 (December 1938). Story is in black and white, except for the feature logo panel which is in red tones.

Emergency Case
Story 14 1.750 pages
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Be an Expert Marxman!
Story 15 0.050 pages
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Daisy Air Rifle

Boys! Earn Money and Big Prizes
Story 16 0.200 pages
Battle with Tartars (1)
Story 17 6.000 pages adventure
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Story is in black and white, except for feature logo panel which is in red tones.

Story 18 2.000 pages humor

"Spring Hats"

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Mystery of the Exploding Ships (1)
Story 19 6.000 pages adventure
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Story is in black and white, except feature logo panel which is in red tones.

The Rebel Pancho Velez (1)
Story 20 6.000 pages adventure
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The Pirate Ship, Part 13 (1)
Story 21 4.000 pages adventure
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Wang Ku of Shanghai (1)
Story 22 6.000 pages adventure
Story 23 1.000 pages non-fiction

"Ira Ball, a pitcher of Summerall, Miss., threw a ball so hard..."

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Featuring All-American Comics; Movie Comics

Story 24 1.000 pages

"Thanks, boys and girls of America..."

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Inside back cover. House ad for All-American Comics #2 and Movie Comics #2 including renderings of the covers. The Movie Comics cover appears to have been redrawn from the airbrushed/painted photo that appeared on the actual cover.

Story 25 1.000 pages
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Back cover.