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Cover: Gil Kane & Bernard Sachs

The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #18

Nov 1954 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Secret of the Vanishing Island!", Major Dennis, Danny, and Rex the Wonder Dog crash-land on a mysterious, uncharted island that begins sinking at dawn—forcing a frantic escape. After barely making it to a second island, where the natives fear a hidden evil spirit, Rex's courage shines when he rescues a child from a raging river. The trio follows the island's eerie tribute ritual to uncover a talking statue concealing a secret: a group of men using the illusion to terrorize the locals. Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Gil Kane with inks by Bernard Sachs, this thrilling adventure features dynamic artwork and a clever twist, all captured in a striking cover by Gil Kane and Bernard Sachs.

Contains 4 stories
The Secret of the Vanishing Island!
10 pp · Adventure, Animal

When Major Dennis, Danny, and Rex make an emergency landing on an uncharted island, they soon find themselves racing against time as the land begins to sink beneath them. After barely escaping, they’re drawn to a second island where the frightened natives fear an evil spirit tied to the vanishing island’s mystery. When Rex saves a child from a rushing river, the heroes follow the tribute to uncover a shocking secret: the spirit is no spirit at all, but a hidden scheme by men pretending to be supernatural.

The Case of Bobo's Bankbook!
6 pp · Animal, Detective-Mystery

In "The Case of Bobo's Bankbook!", Rex the Wonder Dog’s sidekick Bobo takes a surprising turn as a sleuth when a mysterious discrepancy in his bankbook sparks a mystery. With a one-dollar-a-week salary and a sharp eye for detail, Bobo follows a suspicious car, uncovering a hidden prisoner and a daring escape that ends with a dramatic garage door collision. The story blends humor and adventure as Bobo’s quick thinking earns him a surprising reward—just as he’s learning the value of patience.

Animal Pitfalls!
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Animal
Everglades Swamp-Trap!
7.67 pp · Adventure, Animal

In "Everglades Swamp-Trap!", a young boy, his dog Rex, and visiting Professor Barrett set out to uncover why flamingos haven’t returned to their nesting grounds. With Rex leading the way through treacherous swamps, dodging fire and lurking alligators, the trio uncovers a surprising twist—two escaped convicts are behind the disruption.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $22
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,248*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $338
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $244
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CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $147*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $118*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $84
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $78*
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Full credits

artist Gil Kane
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Bernard Sachs

Reprints

Reprinted in The Hundred Comic Monthly #8 (1957), Century, The 100 Page Comic Monthly #13 (1957), Flippity & Flop #38 (1958)

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