All-American Comics #20 (1940)
All-American Comics #20 is an issue of the All-American Comics series from DC, released November 1, 1940. Written by Various Writers with artwork by Sheldon Moldoff. Notable appearances include Atom, The (Pratt), Red Tornado (Hunkel). This page represents the regular first-print edition.
A collection of comics and stories, including -- "Mystery at Apex Broadcasting" , featuring the Green Lantern : When the station's top announcer is murdered, Alan Scott applies for a job at APEX Broadcasting to investigate. -- "Action at the College Ball" , featuring the Atom : When Mary decides to wear the "Kador Necklace," worth $25,000, to the Calvin College "Diamond Ball," Al decides to attend, and soon has his hands full of action as The Atom when crooks appear to steal it. -- "Robbers' Riposte" , featuring Hop Harrigan : Hop Harrigan and Gerry help her father report the bandits on his ranch to the sheriff. The sheriff then leads a group of men to surround the crooks. However, the incompetent sheriff allows the gang to escape by car and by plane. Hop takes a plane of his own in pursuit. -- Plus : Scribbly, Popsicle Pete, Ben Webster, and more!
Key Facts
- Ma Hunkel becomes Red Tornado, one panel unnamed - a much different version than the android version introduced in Justice League of America #64
- 2nd appearance of Al Pratt, first appearance in costume as the Atom
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