The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #27
In "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.
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On a bus tour of the West, Danny and Rex spot a cattle stampede. Rex turns the leader and saves the herd. The rancher is grateful, but a panther spooked the herd. Rex takes off tracking. He falls into quicksand, but pulls out with a dangling branch. He spills an avalanche on the panther, then pulls it to safety - and it licks Rex! When lightning stampedes the herd, the panther even helps. A newspaper ad for a "lost panther" brings the owner, who raised the cat from a kitten. And Rex's reward is - his very own panther kitten!
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