The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Wanted — One P.O.W.!", former vaudeville stars Lou Palmer and his kangaroo partner Leapin' Lena find themselves washing dishes at the Old Actor's Home—where pets aren’t allowed—after the golden age of stage fades. When a robbery rocks a local restaurant, Lena’s quick reflexes and boxing skills take center stage as she chases down the fleeing crooks in a wild, high-speed pursuit. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Irwin Hasen with inks by Bernard Sachs, this 1952 adventure captures the charm and zany energy of a forgotten era, all capped off with a heartwarming twist and a TV comeback that brings joy to the old home. The cover by Gil Kane and Sy Barry perfectly captures the action, with Lena mid-leap in pursuit.
In a World War II POW camp in Europe, a captured tank expert faces brutal interrogation, but his chance for escape comes in the form of a clever dog and a daring plan. When Lt. Dennis and his loyal companion Rex are captured on purpose, they use stealth, disguise, and a surprise performance to slip past guards and seize a truck for a daring breakout. The story’s heart lies in the unbreakable bond between man and dog, and the quiet courage it takes to fight back in the most desperate of circumstances.
In "The Saga of Leapin' Lena!", a once-famous kangaroo vaudeville star named Leapin' Lena and her human partner Lou Palmer find new purpose washing dishes at the Old Actor's Home—until a robbery at the on-site restaurant sends Lena leaping into action. With her powerful punches and fearless jumps, she takes down the crooks and even crashes their getaway car, earning a second chance at stardom when a TV executive offers them a show. Their success brings a surprise gift back to the home they once called refuge.
In "The Dog-Napers of Ridge Park!", Rex the Wonder Dog springs into action when his show-off friend Beauty is kidnapped by crooks targeting her for ransom. With quick thinking and fearless determination, Rex tracks the thieves through the park, outsmarting them at every turn—vaulting fences, tripping locks, and even taking down a gun-toting villain—before the police arrive to wrap things up.
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Reprinted in Real Screen Comics #118 (1958), Our Army at War #202 (1969), Our Fighting Forces #134 (1971)
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