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PEP COMICS #11

January 1941

KEYEarliest catalogued appearance of Dusty (Archie).

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writerHarry ShortenartistBob Wood, Charles Biro, Irv Novick, Lin Streeter, Sam Cooper

The Shield in "Dusty the Spectacular Boy Detective" – After the horrific death of his father, a young boy named Dusty helps save Betty from a group of thugs. Shield witnesses the child's skill and heart during the altercation, leading to Dusty joining the ranks of ultra-hero! The duo must quickly turn their attention to the murder of a millionaire and the numerous vehicles rigged with explosives. These are all schemes of The Vulture-the villain to blame for the death of Dusty's father! Will their first mission as a team end well for hero and sidekick?