Cover: Bernard Baily

Adventure Comics #54

Sep 1940 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Kidnapping of a Minute-Man”

A terrific September 1940 DC anthology, Adventure Comics #54 showcases Bernard Baily's energetic cover depicting Hour Man in his striking black-and-yellow costume, yellow cape billowing behind him as he strides forward alongside a group of kids — the Minute Men of America — running at his side against an urban backdrop. The cover billing promises "The Hour Man and the Minute Men of America," with the story titled "The Kidnapping of a Minute-Man" hinting at real stakes for this young team. The Sandman also gets a featured spot in the upper corner, making this a satisfying package of Golden Age heroics for a single dime.

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writer Jerry Seigel · artist, inker Chad- · cover Bernard Baily

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Cast · 10 characters

Chang Dian Belmont Jimmy Martin Rex Tyler Steve Carson Steve Conrad Superman The Hour-Man Thorndyke Tompkins Wesley Dodds

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writer Jerry Seigel

artist, inker Chad-

cover pencils, inks Bernard Baily

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Investigating an alleged murder at the Borinquen embassy, Steve Carson finds that the supposedly murdered butler is still alive. Upon returning to headquarters, Carson learns that a photographer, who's been seen outside, is actually a Borinquen agent and returns to the embassy to bust the ambassador.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).