Adventure Comics, #51

Published: June 1940

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Adventure Comics #51

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Issue Contents:
1.000 pages superhero
Credits
G-Man Outfit
Story 1 1.000 pages
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Wax-Double Killers (1)
Story 2 6.000 pages superhero
Storyline

A crazed scientist has invented an artificial heart and plastic skin, which he uses to bring wax figures of three criminals to life to rob and kill.

Story Notes

Fitch script credit by Craig Delich and verified by Martin O'Hearn. We previously credited Gardner Fox. Letterer credit also added by Delich. Story title taken from the Archives reprint.

The Moon - Ruler of the Tides
Story 3 1.000 pages non-fiction
The Thought Machine of Fang Gow (1)
Story 4 6.000 pages adventure
The Return of Singapore Sal (1)
Story 5 6.000 pages adventure
Credits
Story Notes

Steve Conrad, Adventurer

"Westward Ho!" by Charles Kingsley
Story 6 0.670 pages
Fireworks
Story 7 0.220 pages

Featuring More Fun Comics

Story 8 0.110 pages

"Different! Thrilling!"

Superman No. 5 -- Summer Issue
Story 9 0.170 pages

"On sale about May 10th"

Story Notes

Above the Superman radio show ad.

Superman Is on the Radio!
Story 10 0.500 pages

"Sponsored by the makers of Force over the following stations:"

Storyline

The ad promotes 14 stations in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. airing the Superman radio show, along with times and days, sponsored by Force cereal. Text at the bottom encourages readers to write their local stations and ask for the show.

Credits
Story Notes

Below the Superman #5 promo and above the Junior Sales Club ad. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in More Fun Comics #55 but includes additional stations and the text at the bottom.

Boys--Girls! Solve This Puzzle!
Story 11 0.330 pages
Story Notes

Below the Superman radio show ad.

The Van Leew Emeralds (1)
Story 12 10.000 pages superhero
Storyline

While searching a mug for the missing Van Leew Emeralds, the Sandman discovers a curious pawn ticket. So he changes to Wesley Dodds, picks up Dian, and then changes back to continue the search for the emeralds AND to figure out the significance of that pawn ticket.

Credits
Story Notes

Flessel art credits by Craig Delich. We formerly credited Chad Grothkopf. Story title from the Archives reprint. The closing caption spells "Adventure" as "Adveneure".

Start Saving Bags for Popsicle Pete's Free Gifts
Story 13 2.000 pages
The Phony Trucking Business (1)
Story 14 6.000 pages adventure; sports
Credits
The Red Metal [Part 1]
Story 15 1.330 pages adventure
Credits
Story 16 0.570 pages
Story Notes

Several small ads on both pages of the text story.

Featuring Action Comics

Story 17 0.100 pages

"Read Superman every month in Action Comics!"

Story 18 4.000 pages detective-mystery

"Lief Robbel, Nastonian secret agent and head of the Nastonian-American Society, stirs his misguided audience to a fever pitch with gross anti-democratic lies!"

Characters
Credits
Story 19 1.000 pages

"Hello again, Members! This month, with Spring and the call of the great outdoors upon us, I'd like to talk to you about conservation -- not only conservation of the natural resources of our country, but of our own lives and limbs."

Storyline

The column talks about various aspects of conservation and personal safety while hiking and camping.

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.

Italian Commemorative; French Item
Story 20 0.250 pages
Story Notes

Text surrounded by many small ads from stamps dealers.

Story 21 0.750 pages
Captain Coffin's Cutthroat Crew (1)
Story 22 6.000 pages adventure
Credits
Mansion of Murder, Part 6 (1)
Story 23 4.000 pages adventure
Credits
At Grips with the Wolf Men
Story 24 6.000 pages adventure
Credits
The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!

Featuring Action Comics; Adventure Comics; All-American Comics; Detective Comics; Flash Comics; More Fun Comics

Story 25 1.000 pages
Ready the Sensational New Daisy 1000-Shot Red Ryder Cowboy Carbine
Story 26 1.000 pages
Credits
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Fireworks Real Fun for Patriotic 4th of July
Story 27 1.000 pages
Story Notes

Back cover.