Cover: Bernard Baily & Sheldon Moldoff

Adventure Comics #49

Apr 1940 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Disappearance of Dr. Drew”

In "The Disappearance of Dr. Drew," the Sandman investigates a string of mysterious deaths among a scientist’s assistants, uncovering a web of intrigue surrounding a groundbreaking cure for the common cold. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Chad Grothkopf, this 1940 adventure blends mystery and early superhero intrigue, with a cover by Bernard Baily and Sheldon Moldoff capturing the era’s classic flair.

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writer Gardner Fox · artist, inker, letterer Chad Grothkopf · cover Bernard Baily, Sheldon Moldoff

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Cast · 5 characters

Rex Tyler Steve Carson Steve Conrad The Hour-Man Wesley Dodds

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writer Gardner Fox

artist, inker, letterer Chad Grothkopf

cover pencils, inks Bernard Baily

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

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The death of several assistants to a famed scientist, claiming to be able to cure the common cold, leads the Sandman into the fray to prevent criminals from exploiting that cure to their own financial advantage.

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