The Adventures of Alan Ladd
DC · 1949–1951 · 9 issues
About the series
From 1949 to 1951, DC Comics published The Adventures of Alan Ladd, a nine-issue series starring the real-life film actor as a square-jawed, globe-trotting hero. Written primarily by William Schreiber, with art by Bill Schreiber, Curt Swan, and Ruben Moreira, the title mixed Hollywood glamour with pulp adventure, while recurring characters Captain Tootsie and Rollo added a light, whimsical touch. Though short-lived, it stands as a curious piece of Golden Age celebrity licensing, capturing the era's fascination with movie-star comics.