Cover: Paul Reinman

Mighty Comics #44

Mar 1967 · Archie · 0.12 USD

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In "The Sinister Powers of the Mad Gadgeteer," a crook masquerading as the Black Hood wreaks havoc, tarnishing the hero's reputation with a string of daring crimes. When the impostor falls into a hidden pit, he stumbles upon a mysterious machine that grants his deepest desire—transforming him into the vengeful Mad Gadgeteer, determined to settle the score with the Black Hood. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Paul Reinman with inks by Frank Giacoia and Joe Giella, this 1967 issue features a cover by Paul Reinman, capturing the eerie allure of a villain reborn.

Contains 3 stories

The Sinister Powers of the Mad Gadgeteer

12 pp · Superhero

Black HoodMad GadgeteerGerald CrandallDetective Mark Brodie

In "The Sinister Powers of the Mad Gadgeteer," a masked criminal impersonating the Black Hood wreaks havoc, tarnishing the hero’s reputation before meeting a sudden fall into a hidden pit. There, he stumbles upon a mysterious machine that grants his deepest desire—transforming him into the vengeful Mad Gadgeteer, obsessed with settling the score.

The Shield vs. the Menace from P.E.R.I.L.

3 pp · Superhero

Shield [Joe Higgins]Nancy ZenithDragonflyAlligatorP.E.R.I.L.

Steel Sterling vs. the Awesome Bravo!

10 pp · Superhero

Steel SterlingMetal MaskBeastorAwesome BravoDeadly Dimensional