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The Thundering Herds
The Thundering Herds (1)
"You gave us a start - Who are you?"
Characters
- Sheena
- Bob Reynolds
- Chief Kaklonga
- Mr. John
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Powell
- Inks: Bob Powell
Story Notes
title is taken from cover blurb. Strip is signed by Powell on last panel.
"Shortbread, Peter and Tinymite have joined the chiefs..."
Characters
- Fooy-On-Yu
- Shortbred
- Tinymite
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Briefer (uncertain)
- Inks: Dick Briefer (uncertain)
Story Notes
Actually a rather interesting and accomplished artist - especially obvious on page 2. "Golleh" is "Hello G" backwards or "Golly" spelled phonetically - mean anything?
The Treasure of Skull Isle
"After many months of voyaging, the Hawk's ship..."
Characters
- The Hawk
- Caleb
- Jeremy
- Fluth
- Dr. Snyde (death)
- Maria Montilla
- Sagua
- Mr. Ready
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils:
- Inks:
Story Notes
Title taken from the cover. Pages 111-120 of original version published in Wags (Australia) recut, redrawn, with cut and extended panels.
"Sure, an' I stopped one that time, eh, Steel?"
Characters
- Spencer Steel
- Mack
- Eli Beggs
- Susan Stammers [Beggs]
- Ed Barney
Credits
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: George Tuska
Story Notes
Tuska is evident is some panels, but the overall feel is of a different artist.
"Mr. Batt, my Aunt Mamie gave me a..."
Characters
- Bobby
- Mr. Batt
Credits
- Script: S. M. Iger
- Pencils: S. M. Iger
- Inks: S. M. Iger
The Tunnel of Terror
Featuring Ken Hammond
"The midnight tunnel led to a golden hall..."
Characters
- Ken Hammond
- Basuta
- Nikki-Tikki
- Dick Walsh
- Monnga
- Kuri
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
The story stops before its climax. Rest of page is Statement of Ownership. Editor: Malcolm Reiss. Managing Editor: T.T. Scott. Owners: Real Adventures Publishing Co. and J.G. Scott. 9/28/39
Credits
- Script: Jonathan Goldwater
"The days go by quickly, as ZX-5 slowly..."
Characters
- ZX-5
- Manya Massal
- Vladek
- Taddeuz
- General Miaha
- Captain Vybral
Credits
- Pencils: Yan Shimony
- Inks: Bob Powell (uncertain)
Story Notes
The "Powell-Henkel" artist, but more Henkel - except on the women.
The Case of the Diamond Death: Case #1 File-A Clue 1
"Early one night..."
Characters
- Bullseye Bannon
- Tom Peerce
- Joe
- Mr. Barth
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Powell
- Inks: Bob Powell
Story Notes
First appearance of Bullseye Bannon is on the inside front cover of this issue.
"Completing the Igor Brudd case, Inspector Dayton takes..."
Characters
- Inspector Dayton
- Wini Damien
- Gil Hickey
- Carlo Ibneza
- Patch
- Bobbie
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils: Witmer Williams (uncertain)
- Pencils: Bob Powell (uncertain)
- Pencils: Emily Benz (uncertain)
- Inks: Witmer Williams (uncertain)
- Inks: Bob Powell (uncertain)
- Inks: Emily Benz (uncertain)
Story Notes
Many hands contributing to the artwork.
"A new face graces the luxurious home of..."
Characters
- "Clayface"
- Edmond Dantes [The Count of Monte Cristo]
- Haydee [the daughter of Ali Pasha]
- Jocopo
- Danglars
- Madame Mondego
- Count de Morcerf [Ferdinand Mondego]
Credits
- Pencils:
- Inks:
- Script: Man of Action
"For rip-roaring action and adventure..."
Story Notes
Reproduction of covers of March issues of Jungle, Fight and Planet Comics, on sale during February 1940. Overall monthly on-sale dates given as Jumbo, 1st, Jungle, 5th, Fight, 10th, and Planet, 15th.