The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #28

Jul 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Four-Footed Circus Daredevil!", Rex the Wonder Dog proves his heroic instincts aren’t just for the circus ring—when a sky-jacked plane crashes in the mountains, Rex’s nose for trouble leads him through fog and danger to save the day. Written by John Broome and brought to life with dynamic art by Gil Kane and Bernard Sachs, this 1956 adventure sees Rex earn his wings as an Airline Detective, all thanks to a clever escape and a fearless trek through the wilderness. The cover, by Gil Kane and Bernard Sachs, captures Rex’s daring journey in bold, expressive detail.

Contains 3 stories

Four-Footed Circus Daredevil!

9.67 pp · Adventure, Animal

In "Four-Footed Circus Daredevil!", Danny and Rex take on a daring bicycle high-wire act at a traveling circus, proving their courage under the big top. When the main acrobats are injured, the charming aerialist Marle pleads with them to save the family's performance—leading to a heart-pounding rescue on the wire, where Rex's quick thinking and bravery shine.

Bobo's Amazing Jungle Gym!

6 pp · Animal, Detective-Mystery

In "Bobo's Amazing Jungle Gym!", the ever-resourceful Bobo takes on the Goliath Gang after they start stealing and cracking safes. With a mix of brawn and backyard ingenuity, he constructs a towering jungle gym to spot the crooks—only to learn that brains might just be the real key to solving the case.

Rex -- Airline Detective!

8 pp · Adventure, Animal

When a pair of crooks hijack a plane mid-flight, Rex the Wonder Dog—riding in the cabin despite being "baggage"—sniffs out their scheme. Lost in the fog and stranded on a mountain, Rex treks through the wilderness to find help, leading authorities straight to the criminals. Back home, his bravery earns him a special honor: a citation and a new title as Airline Detective.