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Hot Rod Comics #4

Aug 1952 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD
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Young racing enthusiast Clint Curtis, whose parents worry about the risks of his hot rod driving, prepares to compete in a drag race against motorcyclists at an upcoming meet. The issue also features a "Famous Racing Cars" educational section covering early Indianapolis 500 history and modern race car engineering, including the Novi Purelube Special capable of speeds over 200 mph. Clint's father becomes concerned about his son's competitive aspirations, fearing the dangerous nature of motorcycle racing, but Clint remains determined to participate in the Saturday drag racing event.

Contains 5 stories
Clint Curtis at the Bonneville National Championships
11 pp · Adventure, Car

Clint Curtis and his hot rod buddies are shocked to discover that Glenn Evers has abandoned their Road Knights club for a mysterious "special date"—but when Clint tracks him down, he finds Glenn isn't chasing romance, he's been secretly building a Class C streamliner to enter the Bonneville National Hot Rod Championships. With the trials coming up and dreams of breaking the speed record burning as hot as a fuel-injected engine, Glenn's got his sights set on the famous salt flats of Utah—and Clint's ready to help him make it happen.

The Ignition System
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Car
The Cooling System
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Car

Keep your car's cooling system in peak condition with this practical maintenance guide that covers everything from seasonal flushing to radiator hose checks. Learn the key steps—including how to spot rust, clear summer bugs, and keep your fan belt properly tensioned—that'll help you avoid overheating and keep your engine running strong.

Drag Feud!
10 pp · Adventure, Car

Clint Curtis and his hot rod club get a chance to prove their mettle when Officer Ed Willum brings the Throttle Twisters motorcycle club to challenge them in a Saturday drag race at the airport runway. But Clint's confident boasts are tempered by his father's warnings about the weight-to-power ratio of modern motorcycles—and as race day arrives, he discovers his competition is tougher than he bargained for. When Clint lines up against Chuck Bonney's Vincent Black Lightning, the real battle between cars and cycles is about to begin.

The Lineman
0.5 pp · Humor

George needs to test an electrical wire and enlists his coworker Harry to help—by putting his hand on what might be a live circuit. What could possibly go wrong when one lineman isn't entirely sure which wire is which?

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $46
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $245*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $118*
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Full credits

cover pencils, inks Bob Powell

Reprints

Reprinted in Danger and Adventure #25 (1955), Hot Rods and Racing Cars #31 (1957)

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