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Adventure Comics #50 cover
Cover: Bernard Baily

Adventure Comics #50

May 1940 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Dark Horse," Joe Shuster’s distinctive art brings to life a mystery rooted in the early days of the Superman phenomenon, capturing the era’s radio-fueled excitement. This 1940 issue, featuring Shuster’s dual role as artist andinker, showcases the cultural impact of the Superman radio show—promoted in a full-page ad across six states—sponsored by Force cereal and airing on specific stations and times. The cover, by Bernard Baily, complements the story’s era-specific vibe with its sharp, period-accurate design.

Contains 10 stories
The Dark Horse
6 pp · Superhero
James Carren (introduction)Nick Bates (villain, introduction)Nick Bates' gang (villains, introduction)

In "The Dark Horse," Rex Tyler takes on his third case when James Carren, desperate to keep his prized racehorse Blue Bell from being taken by a mobster, pleads for help to avoid a forced sale. With the stakes high and time running short, Rex must uncover the truth behind the threat before Blue Bell is lost to the shadows of the track.

Fang Gow and the Stolen Planes
6 pp · Adventure
Barry O'NeillFang Gow (villain)

In "Fang Gow and the Stolen Planes," Barry O'Neill and Jean Legrand are tasked with safely delivering a shipment of planes, but their mission is sabotaged when the cunning Fang Gow orchestrates a daring switch—his men take the pilots' place, impersonating them to smuggle the aircraft across the border. With Barry’s quick thinking and a carefully calculated fuel plan, the deception is exposed, leading the duo on a perilous journey to Fang Gow’s hidden stronghold. There, they confront the thief, rescue the real pilots, and bring the stolen planes to safety.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Don Greyan inventor (villain) (introduction, death)Nitkoff (villain) (introduction, death)
Tuffy and Limpy's Revenge Plot
10 pp · Superhero
Tuffy [Toughy] Tonger (villain, introduction)Limpy (villain, introduction)

In "Tuffy and Limpy's Revenge Plot," Sandman steps in to protect Dian’s father, the district attorney, after two convicted criminals—Tuffy and Limpy—escape prison and vow to settle the score. With the stakes rising and danger closing in, the unlikely hero must outwit a pair of vengeful ex-cons before it’s too late.

Boxing Glove Versus Fiddle
6 pp · Adventure, Sports
Socko StrongPapa Manetta (introduction)Joe Manetta (introduction)Eddie Garr (villain, introduction)
Spy of the South Seas
6 pp · Adventure
An unnamed enemy agent (villain, introduction)
Mansion of Murder, Part 5
4 pp · Adventure
RustyTino (villain)Karl (villain)Zoroff (villain)
Search for Captain Miles
6 pp · Adventure
Captain Miles (introduction, death)an unnamed bad guy (villain, introduction)
In the City of Glass
6 pp · Adventure
Cotton CarverRed Mike (guest)Deela (guest)King John (villain, introduction)Druids (villains, introduction)Henry Smith (introduction)

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $681
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $20,657*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $5,038*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $3,811
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $3,360*
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $2,616
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $2,439*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $2,049*
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $1,949*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $1,664*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $1,445*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $1,288*
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $1,089
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $604*
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 4 in census $396
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Cast · 8 characters

Full credits

writer Ken Fitch
artist, inker, letterer Bernard Baily
cover pencils, inks Bernard Baily

Reprints

Reprinted in Collection Fantôme #[A574] [A] (1945), Golden Age Sandman Archives #1 (2004), The JSA All Stars Archives #1 (2007), Continuum #7 (2009)

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