Credits
Writer(s):
George Brenner [as Wayne Reid] (signed); Jean Depelley (traduction)
Penciller(s):
George Brenner [as Wayne Reid] (signed)
Inker(s):
George Brenner [as Wayne Reid] (signed)
Colorist(s):
?
Letterer(s):
Reed Man
Subject Matter
Genres:
science fiction
Feature(s):
Hugh Hazard and His Iron Man
Character(s):
Hugh Hazzard; Bozo the Robot (introduction, origin): Commissioner Hunt; Inspector Burke; Chief Blane; Pat; Dr. Von Thorp (villain, introduction)
Synopsis:
Mad scientist Von Thorp sends his metal robot on a rampage through the city, leaving the Police at their wits' end, so they call in Hugh Hazzard, who manages to stow away inside the robot. The robot returns to von Thorp's hideout, whom Hazzard manages to capture. Learning that the Police plan a watery grave for the robot, Hazzard rushes in to save it, naming him Bozo the Iron Man, and using him as his new crime-fighting partner.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
7
Notes:
Brenner probably created Bozo from the golden robot Elektro, which was made by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation and presented to the 1939 New York World's Fair. It was 7' tall and performed a variety of feats, but could not house a human being.