The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog, #1
Published: January-February 1952
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Credits
- Pencils: Alex Toth
- Inks: Sy Barry
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Logo design from Todd Klein, as reported on his Facebook page, 12 January 2021.
Loads of Fun Ahead with Gifts Like These
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Advertisement for Kodak Camera kits. Prices range from $14.95 to $36.75.
Trail of the Flower of Evil!
Characters
- Rex
- Danny Dennis
- Philip Dennis
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Alex Toth
- Inks: Sy Barry
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Letters credit from Rodrigo Baeza via the GCD Chat List.
Featuring Charlie Wild Private Detective; Wildroot Cream-Oil
"Even when I mess up a crook's hair..."
Characters
- Charlie Wild
Story Notes
Advertisement for Wildroot Cream-Oil Hair Tonic.
What Sparks a Champion Sparks You!
Characters
- Johnny Lujack
Story Notes
Wheaties advertisement.
"Here comes the matador!"
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
- Letters: Ray Thompson
Story Notes
Fleer's Dubble Bubble gum advertisement.
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
A list of DC's advisory board members plus a list of currently published comics. Thirty-nine titles are listed. Also, a plug for A Date with Judy, broadcast Saturday mornings on ABC-TV.
The Killer Bear!
Credits
- Script: Dave Wood
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Sy Barry
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Featuring Riddle Me This; Necco Assorted Wafers
Story Notes
Necco Assorted Wafers candy advertisement.
Now's the Time to Ask for a Schwinn
Featuring Schwinn Black Phantom
Story Notes
An advertisement showcasing the features of the new Schwinn Black Phantom, available from Arnold, Schwinn & Company.
Featuring The Canine Corner
"A dog wags his tail..."
Storyline
Miscellaneous facts about dogs.
Credits
- Script: Martin Naydel
- Pencils: Martin Naydel
- Inks: Martin Naydel
- Letters: Martin Naydel
Jim Prentice New Amazing Electric Football
Featuring The Electric Game Company
Characters
- Jim Prentice
Story Notes
Advertisement for an electric football game that includes an Eveready battery and lamps. Available at toy stores or by mail.
The Rockies -- Nature's Stronghold
Storyline
A short article about the geographical features of the Rocky Mountains and the animals that can be found there.
Credits
- Script: Marie Sarafianos
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
- Colors: Luca Maresca
Rex -- Forest Ranger!
Characters
- Rex
- Danny Dennis
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Alex Toth
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
What Sparks a Champion Sparks You!
Story Notes
Cereal advertisement.
Featuring Little Stanley
"The cat-like civet of Africa..."
Storyline
Facts about the civet and the springbok.
Credits
- Script: Martin Naydel
- Pencils: Martin Naydel
- Inks: Martin Naydel
- Letters: Martin Naydel
Boys! Girls! Hurry! Get Your Beautiful U. S. Military Ring and Bracelet
Featuring Smith Brothers Cough Drops
Story Notes
Premiums available for a small charge plus the covers of Smith Brothers Cough Drops boxes.
Collie, Bull Terrier, Samoyede (1)
Featuring Dog Data
Storyline
Facts about three breeds of dogs.
Credits
- Script: Martin Naydel
- Pencils: Martin Naydel
- Inks: Martin Naydel
- Letters: Martin Naydel
Phoo on Goo!
Featuring Vitalis Hair Cream
Characters
- Bert Parks
Story Notes
Hair tonic advertisement.
Superboy Says "Share with Others!"
Characters
- Superboy
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
New Double Gift Idea!
Characters
- Red Ryder
- Little Beaver
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Harman
- Inks: Fred Harman
Story Notes
Back cover. Advertisement for Daisy Air Rifles and a coupon for an NRA membership.