All-American Comics #31
In "The Adventure of the Underfed Orphans," Alan Scott, undercover as a salesman, steps in to investigate troubling claims that an orphanage is serving its young charges poor food—prompting a mystery that unfolds with the help of a clever disguise and a genuine concern for the children. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Martin Nodell, this 1941 tale from All-American Comics #31 blends early superhero intrigue with a heartfelt social concern, all rendered in the distinctive style of Nodell’s pencils and inks on both story and cover.
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A salesman offering tickets to a dance to benefit an orphanage pics the interest of Alan Scott, who, in disguise, investigates charges that the orphanage feeds its charges sub-standard food.
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