The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #27
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Mystery of the Midget Sub!", Rex the Wonder Dog proves his mettle on a Western bus tour when he halts a cattle stampede, tracks down a panther responsible for the chaos, and survives quicksand and an avalanche—only to earn a surprising friendship with the wildcat and a heartfelt reward. Written by John Broome and brought to life with dynamic art by Gil Kane (pencils and inks) and Bernard Sachs (inks), this 1956 adventure features Rex’s trademark heroism and a touching twist that lands him a tiny, grateful companion. The cover by Gil Kane captures the moment with playful flair.
In the 1956 adventure "Mystery of the Midget Sub!", Rex the Wonder Dog joins Major Dennis and Danny on a sea voyage that takes a dramatic turn when an atom bomb test sends shockwaves through the water. When Major Dennis vanishes after diving to investigate, Rex and Danny plunge in to search—only to face a shark, a manta ray, and a hidden midget submarine near a sunken ship rumored to hold a fortune in pearls.
In "A Whistle for Bobo!", the ever-enthusiastic canine detective finds himself put in charge of traffic duty after his constant cereal-box whistling drives the Sheriff to distraction. When Bobo accidentally halts a city block with his chatter, he spots a stolen cache in a fleeing getaway car and springs into action—riding his bike, hiding in the brush, and using nothing but his whistle to mimic a full police force. The ruse works perfectly, leading the Sheriff straight to the crooks. Bobo’s reward? A whole new set of whistles—because apparently, the noise is the real law enforcement.
In "Track of the Phantom Cat!", Rex the Wonder Dog goes on a wild chase across the Western frontier during a bus tour, tracking a panther that startled a herd of cattle. When the big cat becomes a reluctant ally—helping calm the stampeding herd and even licking Rex in gratitude—Danny and Rex uncover a surprising twist: the panther was once a lost pet, raised from a kitten by a kind owner. The adventure ends with Rex earning a reward that’s as unexpected as it is heartwarming—a tiny panther kitten of his very own.
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Reprinted in Superboy Adventure Book #1957-58 (1957), Green Lantern #5 (1961), Blackhawk #159 (1961), Hawkman #2 (1964), Tarzan #232 (1974), Tarzan #234 (1974), Superman Annual #1959-60, Top Comics Blitzmann #106
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