Plastic Man#8

Cover: Jack Cole

Plastic Man #8

Jul 1947 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD

📊 ~12,784 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Hot Rod," a 1947 Quality Comics classic, scientist Dr. Ray unleashes a radical invention: a weapon that can heat living things to extreme temperatures. When the device accidentally activates during a confrontation with the notorious gangster Hot Rod, the results are explosive—literally. Written by Gwen Hansen and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Cole, this issue showcases the creator’s signature flair for inventive action and bold visuals. The cover by Jack Cole captures the moment’s intensity, making it a standout in the series.

Contains 4 stories

The Hot Rod

12 pp · Superhero

Plastic Man [Patrick "Eel" O'Brian]Woozy WinksChief BrannerDr. Ray (Police scientist, introduction, death)The Hot Rod (villain, introduction)Mr. Ditson (villain, death)

In "The Hot Rod," Police Scientist Dr. Ray tests a revolutionary invention: a gun that grants living creatures the power to generate intense heat. When the device is accidentally triggered during a confrontation with the notorious gangster Hot Rod, the results are explosive—especially when the gangster's clothing is soaked in gunpowder.

Concerto for Murder

11 pp · Superhero

Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Woozy WinksDr. Raketovsky (introduction, death)Lucius Dingwithers (introduction)Mrs. Dingwithers

The Mystery Paint

8 pp · Superhero

Woozy WinksThe Master Artist (villain, introduction)Knuckles (villain, introduction)

The Homeliest Man in the World

14 pp · Superhero

Plastic Man [Patrick "Eel" O'Brian]Woozy WinksOfficer CallahanChief BrannerMr. Uglee (villain, introduction)

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta

Raw (Good) $65

CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $2,736*

CGC 9.4 $1,753

CGC 9.2 none in existence

CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $768

CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $570

CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $397

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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $343*

CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $285*

CGC 6.5 none in existence

CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $114*

CGC 5.5 none in existence

CGC 5.0 none in existence

CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $78*

CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $67*

* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade

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Full credits

writer Gwen Hansen

artist, inker, letterer Jack Cole

cover pencils, inks Jack Cole

Reprints

Reprinted in Plastic Man Archives #7 (2005), Gwandanaland Comics #1387 (2020), PS Artbooks Softee: Plastic Man #2

Key issues in Plastic Man

#46★

#46 1st appearance — The Spider

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