Cover: Jack Kirby & Joe Simon

Adventure Comics #75

Jun 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Strange Case of the Luckless Liars!", a stormy night turns chaotic when a milk wagon driven by a fake chauffeur careens through the streets, leaving behind a trail of stolen bottles—and a fortune in cash. With Thorndyke’s father injured and the real culprit still at large, the chase is on to track down the runaway wagon and uncover the truth behind the theft. Bernard Baily handles art, inks, and lettering on the interior, while Jack Kirby and Joe Simon deliver the dynamic cover.

Contains 8 stories

The Strange Case of the Luckless Liars!

11 pp · Superhero

The Starman [Ted Knight]Liars' Club [Cliff HenryVardonCarverEverts]The Veil [Vardon] (villain, introduction)

In "The Strange Case of the Luckless Liars!" from Adventure Comics #75 (1942), Ted joins the Liar's Club—only to immediately claim he’s the Starman, setting off a chain of tall tales that spiral out of control. When a cunning villain exploits the club’s wild fabrications to manipulate lives and fortunes, the truth becomes the most dangerous weapon of all.

Beware of Mr. Meek!

9 pp · Superhero

Manhunter [Paul Kirk]Mr. Meek (villain)

Tarsi the Tiger Boy Returns

6 pp · Adventure

Steve Conrad

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

The Wrecker

11 pp · Superhero

The Shining Knight [Sir Justin]the Wrecker (villain)

Untitled story

0.5 pp

Mystery of the Missing Link!!

8 pp · Superhero

The Hour-Man [Rex Tyler]Thorndyke TompkinsMrs. Tompkins (Thorndyke's mother)Ed Tompkins (Thorndyke's father)Brick Barton (villain)Dopey Dann (villain)unnamed owner of the Gotham Milk Farm (villain, Ed Thompkin's boss)

When a storm strands a milk wagon and its driver, young Jo finds himself caught in a mystery after his father is shot and the milk bottles—packed with over a dollar in cash—are stolen. With Daisy the horse now on the run and the real culprit still unknown, Jo must follow the trail before the gang strikes again.

The Villain from Valhalla!

10 pp · Superhero

The Sandman [Wesley Dodds]Sandy [Sandy Hawkins]Police Chief HainesThor [Fairy Tales Fenton] (villain)

In "The Villain from Valhalla!" from Adventure Comics #75 (1942), a former professor of metallurgy uses his invention of bullet-proof lucite clothing to disguise himself and his gang as Viking warriors, launching a series of daring crimes. After vanishing in their distinctive garb, they taunt the police and the Sandman to uncover their true identities—leaving behind only the mystery of their ancient guise.