Adventure Comics #86
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Boy Who Was Too Big for His Breeches," a young boy tired of short pants finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a thrilling adventure with the Sandman and Sandy, helping them capture four crooks. Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with inks by Joe Simon and letters by Howard Ferguson, this 1943 classic blends whimsy and heroism in a story that rewards a boy’s wish with the very thing he’s longed for—long pants—after a day of daring deeds. The cover, penciled by Kirby, captures the moment of triumph with a touch of comic charm.
In a 1943 adventure that blends whimsy and heroism, a boy frustrated by his short pants finds himself unexpectedly stepping into a bigger role when he teams up with the Sandman and Sandy to track down four crooks. With a little help from the dreamy duo, he proves he’s ready for more than just long pants—though that’s the reward he’s most excited to earn.
When disgraced speed record seeker Dennis Towns vanishes into space, he's not chasing stars—he's fleeing the law. Using a Moon-bound rocket as a cover, he orchestrates a string of Earthbound robberies from the shadows of the lunar surface.
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Reprinted in Golden Age Starman Archives #2 (2009), The Sandman by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby #[nn] (2009), Take That, Adolf!: The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War #[nn] (2017)
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