Adventure Comics #56
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Dr. Slight's Living Statues," Rex Tyler journeys to the mysterious Castle Doom at the behest of Mr. Bannerman, only to uncover a sinister secret: a chemical formula, powered by a strange machine, that animates plaster casts—casts that have been used to carry out a string of bombings along the east coast. Written by Ken Fitch and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Bernard Baily, this 1940 adventure blends pulp intrigue with early superhero suspense, all wrapped in a striking cover by Baily.
In "Dr. Slight's Living Statues," Rex Tyler is sent to Castle Doom at the behest of Mr. Bannerman to help Dr. Slight perfect a mysterious chemical formula—unaware that the experiment is bringing plaster casts to life through a strange machine, with deadly consequences across the east coast.
In "The Crook Who Knew the Sandman's Identity," a late-night robbery takes a dangerous turn when a gang steals Dian's bracelet, prompting the Sandman to pursue them—only to find himself drawn into a trap that leads to Wes Dodds's sudden disappearance.
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↩ Reprints New York World's Fair Comics #[2] (1940), All-Star Comics #2 (1940)
Reprinted in Golden Age Sandman Archives #1 (2004)
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