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Century, The 100 Page Comic Monthly#2
Cover: Hart Amos

Century, The 100 Page Comic Monthly #2

Jul 1956 · K. G. Murray · 2/- [0-2-0 AUP]
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In "The Midget Menace," petty thief James Duncan turns to astrology to plan his heists, using horoscopes to pick his targets. When a string of bizarre robberies stumps Police Detective John Wallace, he calls on the mysterious Rex to unravel the criminal's pattern. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Gil Kane with inks by Bernard Sachs, this 1956 thriller blends crime and cosmic curiosity, with a cover by Hart Amos.

Contains 13 stories
The Midget Menace
7.5 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry [White]Lois LaneThe Thurans (villain, introduction)
The Trail of the Lucky Stars
8 pp · Adventure, Animal
Rex, the Wonder DogDanny DennisDetective John WallaceJames Duncan (a petty thief)

In "The Trail of the Lucky Stars," petty thief James Duncan relies on his horoscopes to pick his next heist, turning fortune-telling into a criminal blueprint. When a string of bizarre thefts baffles the police, Detective John Wallace turns to Rex, the loyal animal companion, to follow the trail—where stars, secrets, and cunning lead the way.

Three Notches on a Gun!
7.67 pp · Western-Frontier
The Million-Pound Arrow
6 pp · Superhero
Clark Kent's Best Pal!
8 pp · Superhero
Billy Todd (intro)Ma and Pa Kent
The Bookworm Frontiersman
8 pp · Western-Frontier
The Caveman Batman
8 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Professor Carter NicholsDr. William Sayre (archaeologist, introduction)Tiger Man [Rog] (introduction)Rog's tribe [Chief Warraothers unnamed] (introduction for all)Borr (villain, introduction)

In "The Caveman Batman," a mysterious prehistoric discovery by a renowned scientist puts his career on the line—until the Dynamic Duo travel back in time to uncover the truth. With only eight pages to prove that man and dinosaurs once coexisted, they face the challenges of a lost world where danger and mystery lurk in every shadow.

Liquid Larceny!
6 pp · Adventure
ZataraSoapy
Superman for Sale
8 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteHenry Drebbin (villain, introduction)Edward Jorgens (villain, introduction)Paul Quillan (villain, introduction)
Where There's Smoke -- There's Trouble!
6 pp · Animal, Detective-Mystery
The Mechanical Fortune Teller!
6 pp · Superhero
Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]Tubby WattsProfessor LarumMrs. LarumLarum's daughterBenny the BookieBenny's unnamed underlingsEustace Gold
Lana Lang's Super Powers!
8 pp · Superhero
Lana LangAlvin Lang (her brother)
The Killer Horse of Hollow Hills!
8 pp · Superhero, Western-Frontier
Vigilante

In "The Killer Horse of Hollow Hills!", a lone vigilante steps into the dusty heart of Hollow Hills to stop a mob from gunning down a fearsome black stallion they claim is cursed. With the town’s superstition burning hot, he makes a daring bet: if he can ride the beast for twenty-four hours straight, the horse will be spared.

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Full credits

artist Gil Kane
cover pencils Hart Amos

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