#53

Synopsis

A crook dressed like the Black Hood succeeds in besmirching the hero's name in a series of successful robberies. But when the Black Hood battles the thug, the doppelgänger falls into a deep pit. There, he discovers a machine that will grant his fondest wish. With that, the crook becomes the Mad Gadgeteer with one thing on his mind -- revenge against the Black Hood.

Reprinted from

• Adventures into the Unknown #75
• Adventures into the Unknown #77
• Tales to Astonish #1
• Tales to Astonish #2
• Tales of Suspense #3
• Tales to Astonish #15
• Tales to Astonish #17
• Mighty Comics #44
• Journey into Unknown Worlds #39

Credits

Script

Jerry Siegel, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Carl Wessler

Pencils

Paul Reinman, Carl Burgos, Don Heck, Matt Baker, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, John Rosenberger

Inks

Paul Reinman, Frank Giacoia, Joe Giella, Don Heck, Vince Colletta, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, John Rosenberger

Colours

Victor Gorelick

Letters

Artie Simek, Ray Holloway