The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #34
In "The Secret of the Golden Crocodile!", Rex the Wonder Dog teams up with his young friend Danny on a citywide treasure hunt after a newspaper hides a thousand-dollar bill for a stunt. When their dig uncovers a suitcase full of cash, Rex’s instincts kick in—only to lead him on a wild chase across rooftops, trains, and even a helicopter as he tracks down the crooks who swapped the real money. Written by John Broome and brought to life with dynamic art by Gil Kane—inked by Bernard Sachs and lettered by Gaspar Saladino—this 1957 adventure blends playful mystery with high-speed action, all wrapped in a cover by Gil Kane and Bernard Sachs.
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The newspaper has hidden a thousand-dollar bill somewhere in the city for a stunt. Danny and Rex try their luck and dig up a suitcase full of cash! Danny runs for police while Rex guards, but soon the dog is gone and the money fake! What happened? Rex chased the crooks after they substituted stage money. He sped after a car, jumped a train, even climbed aboard a helicopter before the police force it down. Danny never found the newspaper's treasure - but they got a $1000 reward for catching the crooks!
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