Cover: Jack Burnley & George Roussos

Adventure Comics #117

Jun 1947 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Miracle Plane!”

In "The Miracle Plane!", the Eastingham Institute's invention prize becomes a race between students—until Gene Dekker's father unexpectedly takes the spotlight with a breakthrough that saves his son's life. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life by Win Mortimer, John Sikela, and George Roussos, this 1947 tale blends youthful ambition with quiet heroism. The cover by Jack Burnley and George Roussos captures the moment’s tension with a striking, period-accurate flair.

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writer Bill Finger · artist, inker Win Mortimer · artist John Sikela · inker George Roussos · cover Jack Burnley, George Roussos

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Full credits

writer Bill Finger

artist, inker Win Mortimer

artist John Sikela

inker George Roussos

cover pencils Jack Burnley

cover inks George Roussos

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The Eastingham Institute is awarding a prize to the school student who makes the best invention, but it's the father of Gene Dekker who creates the best invention...one that saves the life of his son!

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