Conversation so far:
What are Sandman (Wesley Dodds)'s special abilities?
Dodds has prophetic dreams which come to him as cryptic, ambiguous visions of crimes.
Is he able to fight the criminals?
These prove ideal when placed in situations where his gas gun is not readily available.
What does he do with the gas gun?
Pressing the trigger on the gun releases a cloud of green dust rendering all within the Sandman's immediate vicinity unconscious.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In the early days of his career, the Sandman drives a black 1938 Plymouth Coupe.

Question: Did he have a sidekick?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Wesley Dodds have a sidekick?