Created by Robert Kanigher (1915–2002) and Alex Toth (1928–2006) Okay, I'm not really sure where to begin. Partly because I'm not sure even DC Comics quite knew what to do with REX THE WONDER DOG, who at various times was a faithful canine companion, a superhero, and even, yes, a "detective." Rex was the top … Continue reading Rex the Wonder Dog
Tag: John Broome
The Elongated Man (aka Ralph Dibny)
Created by John Broome (writer) & Carmine Infantino (artist) RALPH DIBNY was an actual private eye in the DC universe. Well, sorta. And briefly. And only eventually. He was better known for by his super-hero monicker "ELONGATED MAN." And he was pretty much, at least at first, an intentional rip-off of Plastic Man, another very … Continue reading The Elongated Man (aka Ralph Dibny)
Bobo the Detective Chimp
Created by John Broome (1913-99) and Carmine Infantino "Aw, the detective thing's just a sideline these days. I make my real money in investments" --Bobo lets us in on his little secret, in Martian Manhunter Annual #2 (1999) He's known as BOBO or BOBO T. CHIMPANZEE or BOBO THE DETECTIVE CHIMP or simply DETECTIVE CHIMP, … Continue reading Bobo the Detective Chimp