Mighty Comics #44
In "The Sinister Powers of the Mad Gadgeteer," a crook masquerading as the Black Hood wreaks havoc, tarnishing the hero's reputation with a string of daring crimes. When the impostor falls into a hidden pit, he stumbles upon a mysterious machine that grants his deepest desire—transforming him into the vengeful Mad Gadgeteer, determined to settle the score with the Black Hood. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Paul Reinman with inks by Frank Giacoia and Joe Giella, this 1967 issue features a cover by Paul Reinman, capturing the eerie allure of a villain reborn.
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A crook dressed like the Black Hood succeeds in besmirching the hero's name in a series of successful robberies. But when the Black Hood battles the thug, the doppelgänger falls into a deep pit. There, he discovers a machine that will grant his fondest wish. With that, the crook becomes the Mad Gadgeteer with one thing on his mind -- revenge against the Black Hood.
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