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The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog#40
Cover: Gil Kane

The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #40

Jul 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The Hero of Wild Horse Mesa!”

In "The Hero of Wild Horse Mesa!", Rex the Wonder Dog ventures to a western sheep ranch with his young friend Danny, where he teams up with a scrappy sheep dog named Nick to help a timid lamb face its fears. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life with dynamic art by Gil Kane—both inks and cover—this 1958 adventure captures the heart of classic DC storytelling, with Gaspar Saladino’s crisp lettering adding to the timeless charm.

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writer Robert Kanigher · artist Gil Kane · inker Bernard Sachs · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Gil Kane

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artist Gil Kane
cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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While visiting Danny's Uncle Ben, a western sheep rancher, Rex meets nick the sheep dog and teaches a young lamb the true meaning of being a hero.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).