Adventure Comics, #46
Published: January 1940
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Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Sandman Meets with Murder
Storyline
Wes Dodds finds his old roommate from college dead and his wife also dead in an adjoining room, but is surprised, as the Sandman, when a girl identical to his buddy's wife comes onto the murder scene. Further investigation reveals that a counterfeiting racket is in progress...a racket that he must stop.
Characters
- Wesley Dodds [Origin]
- The Sandman [Origin]
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Ogden Whitney
- Inks: Ogden Whitney
Wu Hou (1)
Credits
- Script: George Papp
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Only With Flex-i-Track....
Fang Gow Has Risen from the Grave, Part 2 (1)
Credits
- Script: Ed Winiarski
- Pencils: Jerzy Młynarczyk
- Inks: Jerzy Młynarczyk
"A mob of angry stock speculators, cheated out of their life's savings by a crooked broker, Peter Carlyle, break into his office only to find it -- deserted!"
Characters
- Steve Carson (mainstream Universe)
- The Chief (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Mart Bailey
- Inks: Mart Bailey
"Hello again, Members! This month we are going to consider the first among a series of steps that an applicant would take who desires to become a "G-man.""
Storyline
The column talks about the first steps necessary to become a "G-man," including extensive discussion about firearms, and learning how to shoot, target practice and more.
Story Notes
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.
Featuring Flash Comics
"Thanks, boys and girls, for the very wonderful reception..."
The Heavyweight Championship Bout (1)
Storyline
Socko Strong wins the heavyweight boxing title.
Credits
- Script: Chris Carlisle
- Pencils: Chris Carlisle
- Inks: Chris Carlisle
Unseen Terror
Story Notes
On the bottom of the first page of the text story.
Story Notes
A few small ads in the right-hand column of the second page of the text story.
Big Prizes and Cash Profits for Boys
Story Notes
On the bottom of the second page of the text story.
The Gold Plane Robberies, Part 1 (1)
Credits
- Script: Ed Winiarski
- Pencils: Jerzy Młynarczyk
- Inks: Jerzy Młynarczyk
New Railway Stamps; New Bulgarian Issue; To Be Expected (1)
Story Notes
Page includes many small ads from stamps dealers.
"You know, Tiny - You're the best pal I've ever had..."
Credits
- Script: Fred Schwab
- Pencils: Fred Schwab
- Inks: Fred Schwab
- Letters: Fred Schwab
Story Notes
Last appearance.
So Real... in Full Color with Scaled Detail
The Kidnapping of Linda Hale (1)
Credits
- Script: Tom Hickey
- Pencils: Tom Hickey
- Inks: Tom Hickey
Story Notes
Last appearance.
Mansion of Murder, Part 1 (1)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger (uncertain)
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Letters: Bob Kane (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.
Educated Eddie
Credits
- Script: Bart Tumey
- Pencils: Bart Tumey
- Inks: Bart Tumey
Story Notes
Story title taken from last issue's blurb.
In the Land of Sere
Credits
- Script: Ogden Whitney
- Pencils: Ogden Whitney
- Inks: Ogden Whitney
"Charmed..."
Credits
- Script: Sheldon Moldoff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
He's Back with Us Again!! Superman
"Buy your copies now!"
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Joe Shuster
Story Notes
Inside back cover. House ad for Superman #3, including a rendering of the cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.