All Star Comics Archives #2
In this standout issue from the All Star Comics Archives series, Dr. Mid-Nite takes on a chilling mystery rooted in a rare blood disease linked to apes, all sparked by a radio report about an escaped former official with a fear of light. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Stan Asch, the story unfolds with tense suspense as Mid-Nite races to uncover the truth, aided unexpectedly by his loyal companion Hooty—whose intervention saves him from a deadly ambush by Dr. Elba’s henchmen. The cover, by Pete Poplaski, captures the shadowy intensity of the tale.
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Dr. McNider hears on the radio that a former city official has escaped from a mental institution and has a fear of light. Dr. Mid-Nite captures the official, binds him and takes a blood sample, indicating a rare blood disease found in apes! He goes to see a Professor Able, who has discovered a cure for the disease, and also finds a vial of the antidote. He brings the city official back to sanity, but then runs across two criminals in the employ of a Dr. Elba. Capturing both, the Man of Night is suddenly struck from behind by Dr. Elba and would have been shot to death had not Hooty intervened.
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