Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog (1952) comic books 1951-1953

"Trail of the Flower of Evil!" Similar to Streak the Wonder Dog, Rex is a canine of distinction that can think and reason using human-style logic. This first issue features the origin of Rex, who tracks down a killer and proves that his owner's brother is innocent of the crime. Also includes: "The Killer Bear!"; "Rex?Forest Ranger!"; and "The Rockies?Nature's Stronghold." Script by Robert Kanigher and Dave Wood, pencils by Alex Toth and Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Toth and Sy Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"Rex?Hollywood Stunt Dog!" Rex gets a job in Hollywood as a stand-in for a snobbish dog named Princess, who he ends up rescuing. Also includes: "The Secret of the Silver Coyote!" and "Four-Legged Sheriff!" Script by Robert Kanigher and Bill Finger, pencils by Alex Toth and Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. Cover by Gil Kane and Sy Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"Rex?Circus Detective!" Rex rescues a female circus acrobat and solves a double murder mystery. Also includes "Winged Fury!" and "The Candid Camera Dog!" Script by Robert Kanigher and Bill Finger, pencils by Alex Toth and Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. Cover by Gil Kane and Sy Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"The Battle of Suicide Forest!" Danny's father, a veteran named Major Dennis, attends a reunion and regales the crowd with a story of Rex's daring-do against the Nazis. Also includes "Meet Detective Chimp!" (featuring Bobo's first case); "Terror Island!" (starring Rex); and "Dogs You Hardly Ever See." This issue features the first appearance of Detective Chimp. Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino and Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Giacoia. Cover price $0.10.

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"Wanted?One P.O.W.!" Rex and Major Dennis win a Silver Star award for rescuing an American tank expert from the Nazis. Also includes: "The Saga of Leapin' Lena"; "The Dognappers of Ridge Park!" (starring Rex); and "Hounds Round the World." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Irwin Hasen, inks by Sy Barry and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"Ghost Fighter." Rex proves fearless and capable in combat in the Korean War. Also includes: "The Return of Detective Chimp!"; "The Race of a Lifetime!"; and "They're All Called Terriers." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"Battle Trail!" Rex trains a reckless counterpart named Ace as the pair wage war in Korea. Also includes: "Monkeyshines at the Wax Museum!" (starring Detective Chimp); "The Dog Who Lost His Memory!"; and "Toy Dogs." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Alex Kotzky, inks by Sy Barry. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"Island Fortress." Rex and his master arrive on the battlefield via parachute, with Rex ending up on a submarine with Major Dennis. Also includes "Death Walks the High Wire!" (starring Detective Chimp); "The Town is Haunted!"; and "Rover Never Had It So Good." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Irwin Hasen, inks by Sy Barry and Joe Giella. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"The Sword of the Setting Sun." This WWII flashback tale finds Rex stealing a Japanese sword and helping in the invasion of Dragon's Tooth island. Also includes: "Crime Runs the Bases" (starring Detective Chimp); "Rex Goes to College"; and "New Tricks for Old Dogs." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Irwin Hasen, inks by Sy Barry and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"Secret of the Lost River!" After a cave-in, Rex rescues Danny Dennis and his friend Sue from a bear and a bat. Also includes: "Monkey Business on the Briny Deep!" (starring Detective Chimp); "Trail of the Striped Terror!" (starring Rex); and "Hunting Dogs." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Irwin Hasen, inks by Sy Barry, Joe Giella, and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"Rex, Dinosaur Destroyer!" An atomic bomb explosion reveals a lost world of dinosaurs, putting Major Dennis, Danny, and a lady scientist in peril. Naturally, Rex saves the day. Also includes: "The Riddle of Riverside Raceway!" (starring Detective Chimp); "The Secret of the Stone Elephant!" (starring Rex); and "The Fox Hunter." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Irwin Hasen, inks by Sy Barry and Joe Giella. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.

"The Terror of Tornado Town!" Rex saves a town from a tornado, manhandles (so to speak) a runaway horse cart, and rescues people during a flood. Also includes: "The Million Dollar Gorilla!" (starring Detective Chimp); "Mountain Fury" (starring Rex); and "Dogs That Fight Darkness." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Irwin Hasen, inks by Sy Barry and Joe Giella. Cover by Kane and Barry. Cover price $0.10.