Adventure Comics #92
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Tough Guy!" from Adventure Comics #92 (1944), a notorious criminal with a hidden conscience tries to steer his younger brother Jim away from a life of crime by sending him to military school—only to face trouble when his past catches up with him. Written and drawn with grit by Pen Shumaker, this 1944 tale blends moral complexity and unexpected turns, with a surprise twist involving the Sandman and a fateful break in the story’s momentum. The cover, by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, captures the tension of a man caught between two worlds.
In "The Tough Guy!" from Adventure Comics #92 (1944), the notorious crook Mike Malloy tries to shield his younger brother Jim from a life of crime by sending him to military school—only to find his past catches up with him when the school learns of their connection. With help from an unexpected ally and a twist of fate involving the Sandman, Mike faces a chance to change, but whether he can truly turn his life around remains uncertain.
In "The Three Comets!" from Adventure Comics #92 (1944), Starman finds himself baffled when three renowned circus acrobats steal a set of sapphires—only to realize they somehow knew exactly who was carrying them. The mystery deepens as the aerial performers vanish into the spotlight, leaving behind only clues that hint at a clever, unseen connection.
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Reprinted in Justice League of America #98 (1972), All Star Adventure Comic #80 (1973), Golden Age Starman Archives #2 (2009), The Sandman by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby #[nn] (2009)
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