DEADLINE DICK
According to Ed Furness this character originated at Fawcett Publications but Anglo-American employee Amby Fish was the cartoonist throughout.
He began in Three Aces issue1-5 as a wise cracking reporter with a jealous female reporter partner named Hep. They hunted out spies. In issue 1-8 Hep was replaced by a big clumsy cameraman Runt Rutch. By issue 2-1 February 1943 at least, Deadline Dick had become a costumed hero who used a serum to gain extraordinary physical powers. He had picked up a new partner costumed hero Doc Gordon. After issue 2-3 the character was dropped.
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PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:
Content:
Serial:
“Deadline Dick Crime Reporter.” Car., T.A. Fish. . 3 Aces Comics. 1-5, May 1942: 47-62. Black & white interior.
| “Deadline Dick, Crime Reporter.” Car., T.A. Fish. . Three Aces Comics. Black & white interior. | ||
| 1-6, June 1942: 48-63.
1-8, Sept.1942: 40-51. |
1-9, October 1942: 52-63.
2-1, February 1943. 45-52. 2-2, March, 1943: 45-52 |
2-3, April, 1943: 45-52. Final appearance of “Deadline Dick.” |
SOURCE:
Interview:
With Ed Furness, November 27, 1985.
GALLERY:
3 Aces Comics, 1-5, May 1942: 47.
Three Aces Comics, 2-3, April 1943: 51