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The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog#9
Cover: Gil Kane & Sy Barry

The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #9

May 1953 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The Sword of the Setting Sun”

In the Pacific during WWII, Rex the Wonder Dog and Major Dennis land on the legendary Dragon's Tooth island, where a mysterious talisman grants invincibility to Japanese troops. As Rex and Dennis race to steal the fabled Sword of the Setting Sun, they’re pursued through treacherous waters—only to be saved by a timely Navy strike. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life with dynamic art by Gil Kane and Sy Barry, this gripping tale of courage and stealth features a cover by Gil Kane and Sy Barry.

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writer Robert Kanigher · artist Gil Kane · inker Sy Barry · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Gil Kane, Sy Barry

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artist Gil Kane
inker Sy Barry
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Sy Barry

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In WW2, in the Pacific, the island called the "Dragon's Tooth" is unbreachable because of a "magic talisman". Rex and Major Dennis raft ashore and see it, the Japanese Emperor's Sword of the Setting Sun that makes the troops invincible. Teaming up, Dennis attacks the troops while Rex steals the sword. Chased underwater, they're rescued by Navy artillery. A Marine notes, "Somebody must've yanked this Dragon's Tooth!"

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