Publisher Indicia Publisher 
This is a queer errand, to-night's. If I were only more sure.
- -- The Sandman
Appearing in Sandman: "The Golden Gusher"Edit
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- Dodds' Automobile
Synopsis for Sandman: "The Golden Gusher"Edit
Famous singer Gloria Gordon attempts to fake her own kidnapping in order to cheat the insurance company. The Sandman intervenes, and exposes Gordon's scheme.Appearing in Barry O'Neill: "Fang Gow Has Risen From the Grave: Part 1"Edit
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- Inspector Legrand
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- Jean Legrand
- Marie (Single appearance)[1]
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- Airplane
Synopsis for Barry O'Neill: "Fang Gow Has Risen From the Grave: Part 1"Edit
Thought to be dead, the villain Fang Gow hatches a scheme to kidnap Inspector Le Grand's daughter, Jean.Appearing in "In Hollywood"Edit
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- Professor Doolittle
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- George Taft (Single appearance)[1]
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Synopsis for "In Hollywood"Edit
This is a 2-paged gag strip written by Bob Kane.Appearing in Federal Men: "Rutska the Racketeer"Edit
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- Steve Carson
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Synopsis for Federal Men: "Rutska the Racketeer"Edit
Steve is assigned to find and capture Rutska, an infamous Racketeer who becomes wanted for murder.Appearing in Socko Strong: "Odds Bodkins's Big Score"Edit
Featured Characters:
- Socko Strong
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- Jerry Indutch
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- Odds Bodkins (Single appearance)[1]
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- Biff Bronson (Cameo)
- Dan Druff (Cameo)
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- Unknown
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Synopsis for Socko Strong: "Odds Bodkins's Big Score"Edit
Socko gets amnesia after a car hits him. Odds Bodkins tries to trick him into taking a dive during his next boxing match.
- This story features a genuine crossover between Socko Strong and Biff Bronson from More Fun Comics.
Appearing in "Trial by Water"Edit
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- Pete Doran
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- Mike (dog)
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- Boat
Synopsis for "Trial by Water"Edit
This is a written short story about Pete Doran and his dog Mike battling a ferocious storm aboard his small boat.Appearing in Captain Desmo: "The Cholera Crisis"Edit
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- Captain Desmo
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- Gabby Maguire
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- Cholera Serum
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- Desmo's Plane
Synopsis for Captain Desmo: "The Cholera Crisis"Edit
A British mining company working in foreign land is under attack by local natives. Suddenly, some of the miners contact the deadly Cholera virus, and it's up to Captain Desmo to escort a doctor to their position.Appearing in Skip Schuyler: "Search For Captain Wade: Part 2"Edit
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- Skip Schuyler
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- Bob Drake (Final appearance)
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- Igook (Final appearance)
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- Pete Wade (Final appearance)
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- Arctic
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- Airplane
Synopsis for Skip Schuyler: "Search For Captain Wade: Part 2"Edit
Story continued from last issue. In his search for the missing pilot, Skip finds trouble on the Arctic landscape.Appearing in "The Menace of Cheng Fu: Part 5"Edit
Featured Characters:
- Specs
- Tubby
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- Steve Carter (Final appearance)
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- Chen Fu (Final appearance; Dies)
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- Diane (Final appearance)
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Synopsis for "The Menace of Cheng Fu: Part 5"Edit
Story continued from last issue. Rusty and the police chase after the villainous Chen Fu in an attempt to stop him once and for all.Appearing in "Satan's Sister"Edit
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- Don Kerry
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- Red Murphy
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- Boat
Synopsis for "Satan's Sister"Edit
A weapon smuggling ship, run by the female captain known as "Satan's Sister", is boarded by Don and his crew.Appearing in Cotton Carver: "Rebellion!"Edit
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- Deela
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- Gortu and his rebels (Single appearance)[1]
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- Sokar
- King Marl
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- Mayala
- Barlunda
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- Airship
Synopsis for Cotton Carver: "Rebellion!"Edit
In the land of Barlunda, Queen Deela's men start a revolt when she announces a treaty with their rival, King Marl.
NotesEdit
- The Golden Gusher is reprinted in The Golden Age Sandman Archives #1.
- A short cartoon strip "Little Willie" is found in this issue. It was written by Bob Kane.
- Biff Bronson and his pal Dan Druff make cameo appearances in the Socko Strong story, they both appear regularly in More Fun Comics Volume 1 from issue #43 to #67.
TriviaEdit
- No trivia.
See Also
- Write your own review of this comic!
- Discuss Adventure Comics Vol 1 45 on the forums
- Cover gallery for the Adventure Comics series
- Images from Adventure Comics Vol 1 45
Recommended ReadingEdit
- None.
