Adventure Comics #74
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Case of the Monstrous Animal-Men," the Man of the Hour faces a baffling mystery as a pair of cunning criminals steal priceless artifacts—replacing them with lifelike duplicates that detonate exactly one hour later, erasing all traces of their theft. Written by Joseph Greene and illustrated with sharp precision by Bernard Baily, this 1942 adventure blends pulp intrigue with early superhero sleuthing, all under the dynamic cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon.
In "The Case of the Monstrous Animal-Men," a sinister experiment at the Carl Carey Research Clinic unleashes a terrifying electronic ray that transforms men into feral beasts—turning both a victim and Starman into something far from human. With the clinic’s secrets unraveling and the line between man and monster blurring, Starman must confront a horror born of science gone wrong.
In "Case of the Highbrow Hoods," the Man of the Hour faces a cunning criminal duo who steal priceless artifacts—replacing them with convincing fakes that explode an hour later, leaving no trace and a tidy profit. With their brazen heists targeting museums and collectors alike, the hero must unravel a trail of misdirection before the next explosion.
In "The Man Who Knew All the Answers," Sandman and his young partner Sandy confront a brilliant but dangerous scientist whose mysterious machine unlocks the full potential of the human mind—tripling a man's intellect through powerful vibrations. With the line between genius and madness blurring, the duo must outthink a foe whose mind now operates on a level beyond comprehension.
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Reprinted in The New Gods #5 (1971), The Forever People #9 (1972), Adventure Comics #498 (1983), Sandman #[nn] (1984), Golden Age Starman Archives #1 (2000), The Sandman by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby #[nn] (2009)
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