Adventure Comics, #47
Published: February 1940
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Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Money and Big Prizes
Lady in Evening Clothes
Storyline
Wes Dodds meets a mysterious "lady in evening clothes," who has been ordered to his home in order to rob his safe, and he is further mystified to discover she knows that he is the Sandman!
Characters
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Ogden Whitney
- Inks: Ogden Whitney
Story Notes
Wesley Dodds called a "steel magnate" in this story.
The Little Peacemaker (1)
Credits
- Script: Ken Browne
- Pencils: Ken Browne
- Inks: Ken Browne
The Phony LeGrand (1)
Credits
- Script: Ed Winiarski
- Pencils: Ed Winiarski
- Inks: Ed Winiarski
Story Notes
At the bottom of the last page of the story is the blurb, "Don't fail to read the thrilling and daring deeds of THE BATMAN every month in DETECTIVE COMICS!"
"Washington D.C., headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation... Steve Carson, ace "G-man" receives and important assignment!!"
Characters
- Steve Carson (mainstream Universe)
- The Chief (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf (uncertain)
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf (uncertain)
Story Notes
Previous indexer listed Mary Bailey as possible artist, but art style more closely Chad Grothkopf, who is credited as feature's regular artist starting next issue. At the bottom of the last page of the story is the blurb, "SUPERMAN, the most outstanding comic strip of today, appears ONLY in ACTION COMICS!"
"Hello, again, members! One of the most unique crimes in the annals of the halls of famous murders was committed in the year 1853 in a little town in northern New York."
Storyline
The column relates the story of a murder that happened in 1853 in northern New York state and emphasizes that knowing the characters and backgrounds of the parties involved helped lead to a guilty verdict.
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.
Motor Vehicles Pictured; Russian Issues
Story Notes
Page includes many small ads from stamps dealers.
Hassle In Hollywood, Part 1 (1)
Credits
- Script: Claude Serrière
- Pencils: Joe Sulman
- Inks: Joe Sulman
Story Notes
At the bottom of the last page of the story is the blurb, "Don't fail to read the thrilling and daring deeds of THE BATMAN every month in DETECTIVE COMICS!"
The Walking Ghost
Credits
- Script: Rex Vance
Story Notes
Several small ads in the right-hand column of the second page of the text story.
Featuring Action Comics; Adventure Comics; Detective Comics; More Fun Comics
"Be sure to get your copy, each and every month..."
Story Notes
In the right-hand column of the second page of the text story.
Featuring More Fun Comics; The Spectre
"The Spectre appears in every issue of More Fun Comics!"
Story Notes
In the right-hand column of the second page of the text story.
The Gold Plane Robberies, Part 2 (1)
Credits
- Script: Ed Winiarski
- Pencils: Ed Winiarski
- Inks: Ed Winiarski
Story Notes
Next appearance in More Fun Comics #53. At the bottom of the last page of the story is the blurb, "SUPERMAN, the most outstanding comic strip of today, appears ONLY in ACTION COMICS!"
Revenge of the Drug Ring (1)
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Jack Lehti
Story Notes
The feature last appeared in New Adventure Comics (DC, 1937 series) #25 (March-April 1938). At the bottom of the last page is the blurb, "Don't fail to read the thrilling and daring deeds of THE BATMAN every month in DETECTIVE COMICS!"
Mansion of Murder, Chapter II (1)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger (uncertain)
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Letters: Bob Kane
Story Notes
At the bottom of the last page is the blurb, "SUPERMAN, the most outstanding comic strip of today, appears ONLY in ACTION COMICS!"
Captain Skinner and the Gold Ship (1)
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils:
- Inks:
Story Notes
At the bottom of the last page is the blurb, "Don't fail to read the thrilling and daring deeds of THE BATMAN every month in DETECTIVE COMICS!"
The First Ones
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Ogden Whitney
- Inks: Ogden Whitney
Story Notes
At the bottom of the last page is the blurb, "SUPERMAN, the most outstanding comic strip of today, appears ONLY in ACTION COMICS!"
Six Big Headline Features for the "Big Six" Comic Magazines!
Featuring Action Comics; Adventure Comics; All-American Comics; Detective Comics; Flash Comics; More Fun Comics
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Jim Corrigan (mainstream Universe)
- Wesley Dodds (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Jay Garrick (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent / Kal-El (mainstream Universe)
- The Sandman (mainstream Universe)
- The Spectre (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Ultra-Man
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Gary Concord, Jr.
Boys! I'll Help You Get a Daisy for Your Birthdsy
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
You Can Make Your Own Records If You Sing or Play an Instrument
Storyline
Ad by Home Recording Co.
Story Notes
Back cover.