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- Jungle Comics No. 63 was published by Fiction House in March 1944 and sold for 10 cents. Joe Doolin illustrated the cover that features Kaänga and his wife, Ann Mason, falling from a boat that was overturned by two hippopotamuses.
- The anthology comic series Jungle Comics features stories from characters like Kaänga Lord of the Jungle, Taj of the Elephants, Simba King of the Beasts, Wambi the Jungle Boy, and Camilla Queen of the Jungle Empire.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1940
- maker
- Fiction House
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.080
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.080
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Batman issue No. 29 was published by DC Comics in June and July 1945 and sold for 10 cents. The cover art, illustrated by Dick Sprang, features Batman and Robin riding penny-farthing bicycles along with the caption “More whirlwind adventures of the ‘winning team’—Batman and Robin!”
- This issue contains the stories "Enemy No. 1," "The Butler's Apprentice," "Heroes by Proxy!" and "The Mails Go Through."
- Batman made his comic debut in 1939 in Detective Comics No. 27 before receiving his own self-titled line of books in 1942.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1945
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.022
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.022
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Detective Comics No. 101 was published by DC Comics in July 1945 and sold for ten cents. Dick Sprang illustrated the yellow cover that features Batman and Robin in the foreground, with a criminal telling Alfred “Okay, Alfred, y’tracked me down! I’ll confess—I did it!” Alfred responds, “Did what old boy?!? I only wanted to urge you to back the 7th War Loan!” World War II era comics frequently promoted supporting the war effort and often contained stories of patriotic heroes while casting the Axis powers as enemies. In this issue of Detective Comics Batman stars in “The Tyrannical Twins,” Slam Bradley in the story “Shoplifter’s Holiday,” Air Wave in “A Talking Doll,” and the Boy Commandos in “Gangway, Tokyo.”
- Detective Comics was an anthology comic featuring stories about characters including Batman, Robin, Slam Bradley, the Boy Commandos, Air Wave, Martian Manhunter, and Roy Raymond TV Detective. Batman was introduced in Detective Comics No. 27, and continued to star in the series even after receiving his own title.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1945
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.072
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.072
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics issue No. 6 in the summer of 1942. Fred Ray illustrated the red white and blue cover that depicts Superman with his arm around a sailor, and Robin shaking the hand of a soldier. World War II era comics frequently promoted supporting the war effort and contained stories of comic book heroes aiding American soldiers and defeating the Axis enemies. This issue’s stories featured Superman in "Man of Steel Versus Man of Metal," Zatara in "Mystery of the Cat's Eye Spell," Drafty in "The Adventure of the Hungry Lion," The Sandman in "The Adventure of the Magic Forest," The Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy in "The Adventure of the King of Escape," Red, White and Blue in "The Case of the Little Fuehrer," Aquaman in "The Zoo of the Deep," Lando, Man of Magic in "The Black Gold Touch," and Batman and Robin in "The Secret of Bruce Wayne!"
- Originally titled World’s Best Comics in its inaugural issue, DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics from 1941 until 1986. Each issue originally featured separate stories for Batman and Superman, but from issue 71 until issue 197 they appeared together in the same story. Over the years a cavalcade of DC heroes appeared in the book, including Robin, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Green Arrow, and the Vigilante.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.101
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.101
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics issue No.8 in the winter of 1942-1943. Jack Burnley illustrated the cover that depicts Superman, Robin, and Batman in a booth under the sign “Sink the Japanazis with Bonds Stamps” selling bonds to children. World War II era comics frequently promoted supporting the war effort and contained stories of comic book heroes aiding American soldiers and defeating the Axis enemies. This issue’s stories featured Superman in "Talent Unlimited," Drafty in "Tanks for the Memory!," Zatara in "The Magic Lantern," The Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy in "Stripesy, Solo Sleuth Inc.!," The Boy Commandos in "The Luck of the Lepparts," The Green Arrow in "The Unluckiest Man In The World!," The King in "A Double For Trouble," and Batman and Robin in "Brothers In Law!"
- Originally titled World’s Best Comics in its inaugural issue, DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics from 1941 until 1986. Each issue originally featured separate stories for Batman and Superman, but from issue 71 until issue 197 they appeared together in the same story. Over the years a cavalcade of DC heroes appeared in the book, including Robin, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Green Arrow, and the Vigilante.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.103
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.103
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics issue No.9 in the spring of 1943. Jack Burnley illustrated the yellow cover that depicts Superman, Batman, and Robin throwing baseballs at a banner with the faces of Axis leaders Hitler, Mussolini and Hideki Tojo that says "Knock out the Axis with Bonds & Stamps." World War II era comics frequently promoted supporting the war effort and contained stories of comic book heroes aiding American soldiers and defeating the Axis enemies. This issue’s stories featured Superman in "One Second to Live!," Drafty in "Khaki and Korn," Zatara in "The Man Who Could Make It Rain," The Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy in "Turn Back the Clock," The Boy Commandos in "The Battle of the Big Top," Martin of the Marines in "Keep 'em Fighting," The Green Arrow in "Death Is the Prize" and Batman and Robin in "Crime of the Month."
- Originally titled World’s Best Comics in its inaugural issue, DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics from 1941 until 1986. Each issue originally featured separate stories for Batman and Superman, but from issue 71 until issue 197 they appeared together in the same story. Over the years a cavalcade of DC heroes appeared in the book, including Robin, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Green Arrow, and the Vigilante.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.104
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.104
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- DC Comics published issue No. 82 of More Fun Comics in August 1942. George Papp illustrated the cover that depicts Green Arrow and Speedy battling a gangster with a tommy gun. Green Arrow has disarmed the tommy gun by shooting three arrows into the barrel. This issue’s stories featured Green Arrow in "Robin Hood's Revenge," Doctor Fate in "Luck for Sale," Radio Squad in "Puzzle of the Devil Deaths," and Aquaman in "King of Convict Island.' Other stories feature Clancy the Cop, Johnny Quick, and the Spectre.
- The More Fun Comics anthology comic series began as New Fun in February 1935, changed to More Fun in January 1936, before becoming More Fun Comics from March 1936 until November 1947. Superheroes were phased out of More Fun Comics in issue no. 108 as the series switched to an all-humor format.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.107
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.107
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- More Fun Comics No. 81 was published by DC Comics in July 1942 and sold for 10 cents per copy. George Papp illustrated the cover, which depicts Green Arrow and Speedy dodging bullets fired by pursuing gangsters. The cover inset features Superman with two soldiers and reads “Superman Says: Buy Defense Stamps! Help National Defense!” World War II era comics frequently promoted supporting the war effort by telling stories of patriotic heroes fighting real world Axis enemies. This issue features Green Arrow in "Adventures of the Bankrupt Heroes," Doctor Fate in "Hall of Lost Heirs," Radio Squad in "Strange Accidents," Aquaman in "Champ of the Waves," Johnny Quick in "Code for Conspirators," and the Spectre in "Case of the Scholarly Spendthrift."
- This anthology comic series was published as New Fun in February 1935, More Fun in January 1936, and More Fun Comics from March 1936 until November 1947. In issue no. 108 of More Fun Comics the series phased out superheroes in order to switch to an all-humor format.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.076
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.076
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Super Magician Comics Vol. 1 No. 11 was published by Street and Smith in March of 1943. Jack Binder illustrated the cover of the issue featuring the story "Blackstone's Magic Conquers the Fire Wizards". Binder's cover depicts the magician Blackstone emerging from flames next to his assistant Rhoda while disarming the Fire Wizards of their swords. The issue also featured Simon Savant in “The Evil Dr. Svengall,” Desperate Ambrose Deteckativ, Supersnipe in “The Power of Magic,” and the Blackstone Jr. Magicians in “Marionettes.”
- Super Magician Comics was originally published in May of 1941 under the title Super Magic Comics before changing its name for the rest of its five-year run. Super Magician Comics ran in five volumes, with most of the issues featuring fictionalized adventures of the real-life magician, the Great Blackstone (Harry Blackstone, Sr.). Walter B. Gibson (pen name Maxwell Grant) was a friend of Blackstone’s and wrote the comics to be given away at his shows. The issues sold out at newsstands as well, helping Blackstone sell more tickets and increasing the popularity of the comic. Blackstone also starred in a radio drama written by Gibson, as well as the ensuing comic books Master Magician Comics and Blackstone, the Magician Detective.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1943
- maker
- Dell Publishing Company, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.096
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.096
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- 2013.0086
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- Super Magician Comics Vol. 1 No. 12 was published by Street and Smith in April 1943. Jack Binder illustrated the cover that depicts the magician Blackstone and his assistant Rhoda battling Baal. The issue also featured the Marionettes in “The Hindu Rope Trick,” Desperate Ambrose in “Secret Weapon!” Duneen the Spook Buster in “The Hand of Glory,” and Mike Mulaney the Card Dick in “Hot Ice.”
- Super Magician Comics was originally published in May of 1941 under the title Super Magic Comics before changing its name for the rest of its five-year run. Super Magician Comics ran in five volumes, with most of the issues featuring fictionalized adventures of the real-life magician, the Great Blackstone (Harry Blackstone, Sr.). Walter B. Gibson (pen name Maxwell Grant) was a friend of Blackstone’s and wrote the comics to be given away at his shows. The issues sold out at newsstands as well, helping Blackstone sell more tickets and increasing the popularity of the comic. Blackstone also starred in a radio drama written by Gibson, as well as the ensuing comic books Master Magician Comics and Blackstone, the Magician Detective.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1943
- maker
- Dell Publishing Company, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.097
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.097
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics issue No. 7 in the fall of 1942. Jack Burnley illustrated the yellow cover that depicts Superman, Robin, and Batman each straddling the barrel of a battleship’s cannon. This issue’s stories feature Superman in "The Eight Doomed Men!," Zatara in "The Case of the Walking Dynamo!," Drafty in "Bring in Baby," The Sandman and Sandy in "A Modern Arabian Nightmare," The Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy in "The Case of the Jinxed Skyscraper," Red, White and Blue in "The Phantom Voice," The Green Arrow in "Wings of Flame," Lando in "The Vanishing V-Men!," and Batman and Robin in "The North Pole Crimes!"
- Originally titled World’s Best Comics in its inaugural issue, DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics from 1941 until 1986. Each issue originally featured separate stories for Batman and Superman, but from issue 71 until issue 197 they appeared together in the same story. Over the years a cavalcade of DC heroes appeared in the book, including Robin, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Green Arrow, and the Vigilante.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.102
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.102
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Detective Comics No. 108 was published by DC Comics in February 1946 and sold for ten cents. George Russos illustrated the black cover that depicts the Batplane flying through the bat signal, with Batman and Robin in the foreground. The cover’s caption reads: “In this issue Batman and Robin trail Sky-Bandits in the jet-propelled Batplane!” This issue features Batman and Robin in the “The Goat of Gotham City,” Slam Bradley in “How High is Up?” Air Wave in “Second Childhood?” and the Boy Commandos in “The Miracle of Hoo-Dun-Dat.”
- Detective Comics was an anthology comic featuring stories about characters including Batman, Robin, Slam Bradley, the Boy Commandos, Air Wave, Martian Manhunter, and Roy Raymond TV Detective. Batman was introduced in Detective Comics No. 27, and continued to star in the series even after receiving his own title.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1945
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.074
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.074
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Detective Comics No. 101 was published by DC Comics in August 1945 and sold for ten cents. Dick Sprang illustrated the yellow cover that depicts the Joker carrying a house on his back while he flees from a pursuing Batman and Robin. The cover features the caption “Batman and Robin face their fiercest foe the Joker in the adventure of ‘The House that was Held for Ransom.’” This issue also features the Slam Bradley story “Smash Your Baggage,” The Boy Commandos in “The Floating Evil,” and Air Wave in “Of Mice and Muggs.”
- Detective Comics was an anthology comic featuring stories about characters including Batman, Robin, Slam Bradley, the Boy Commandos, Air Wave, Martian Manhunter, and Roy Raymond TV Detective. Batman was introduced in Detective Comics No. 27, and continued to star in the series even after receiving his own title.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1945
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.073
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.073
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- 2013.0086
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- More Fun Comics No. 83 was published by DC Comics in September 1942 and sold for 10 cents per copy. George Papp illustrated the cover, which depicts Green Arrow and Speedy battling a giant octopus underwater. The cover inset features an American flag along with the text “Keep it Flying!” This issue features Green Arrow in "The Five Arrows," Doctor Fate in "The Two Fates," Radio Squad in "The Case of the Talking Ghost," Aquaman in "Thomas Jefferson's Treasure," Johnny Quick in "Mercury Messenger Service," and the Spectre in "Leatherpusher Law."
- This anthology comic series was published as New Fun in February 1935, More Fun in January 1936, and More Fun Comics from March 1936 until November 1947. In issue no. 108 of More Fun Comics the series phased out superheroes in order to switch to an all-humor format.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.077
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.077
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- More Fun Comics No. 84 was published by DC Comics in October 1942 and sold for 10 cents per copy. George Papp illustrated the cover, which depicts Green Arrow and Speedy on an American fighter plane battling Japanese soldiers. The cover reads “In this issue Green Arrow and Speedy set Traps for Japs in a mile-a-minute action story!” This issue features Green Arrow in "Hunting Headlines," Doctor Fate in "Crime's Hobby House," Radio Squad in "Crimes in Camouflage," Aquaman in "Raid on Atlantis," Johnny Quick in "Adventure of the One Man Movie," and the Spectre in "The Cry-Baby Crimes."
- This anthology comic series was published as New Fun in February 1935, More Fun in January 1936, and More Fun Comics from March 1936 until November 1947. In issue no. 108 of More Fun Comics the series phased out superheroes in order to switch to an all-humor format.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.078
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.078
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Description
- DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics issue No. 5 in the spring of 1942. Fred Ray illustrated the cover that depicts a movie theater with silhouetted heads viewing the projected image of Superman, Batman, and Robin saluting as three airplanes fly overhead. This issue’s stories feature Superman in "The Tower of Terror," Zatara in "The Man who Stole a Bank," The Crimson Avenger in "Murder in Three Acts," TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite in "The Case of the Crime Clown," Red, White and Blue in "Wings of America," The Sandman in "Gems of Jeopardy," The King in "Rubies for Ransom," Lando in "The Adventure of the Good-Hearted Gangster," and Batman and Robin in "Crime Takes A Holiday."
- Originally titled World’s Best Comics in its inaugural issue, DC Comics published World’s Finest Comics from 1941 until 1986. Each issue originally featured separate stories for Batman and Superman, but from issue 71 until issue 197 they appeared together in the same story. Over the years a cavalcade of DC heroes appeared in the book, including Robin, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Green Arrow, and the Vigilante.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1942
- maker
- D. C. Comics, Inc.
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.100
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.100
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Police Comics No. 22 was published by Quality Comics in September 1943. Jack Cole illustrated the cover that depicts Plastic Man disarming a bad guy located behind him with a double-fisted head punch. The cover has an inset image of The Spirit. This issue features Plastic Man in "The Eyes Have It!" Manhunter in "Dr. Sackville," and The Spirit in "The Morger Boys." Other stories featured the characters Dewey Drip, Flatfoot Burns, The Human Bomb, Dick Mace, Burp The Twerp, Destiny, Super Snooper and Phantom Lady.
- Police Comics was an anthology comic that featured the exploits of Plastic Man, Phantom Lady, The Spirit, Mouthpiece, Human Bomb, Firebrand, 711, and Manhunter in 127 issues published between August 1941 and October 1953. In issue 103, the book shifted from superhero tales to realistic detective stories of “suspense, mystery, and adventure” that featured Private Eye Ken Shannon and Treasury Department agent Pete Trask.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1943
- maker
- Quality Comics
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.089
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.089
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Quality Comics published issue No. 21 of Police Comics in August 1943. Jack Cole illustrated the cover that depicts a knife protruding towards Plastic Man from a hole in the door while Plastic Man attempts to turn the knob. Behind Plastic Man is the Spirit saying “Look out, Plastic Man!” while Plastic Man replies “Quiet Spirit! You want ‘em to know we’re here?” This issue contained stories that featured Plastic Man in the "The Menace of Serpina," Manhunter in "The Blue Room of Blandings Castle," and Phantom Lady in "Phantom Lady Vs. the Spider Widow." Other stories featured The Spirit, Burp the Twerp, Destiny, Dick Mace, Super Snooper, and The Human Bomb.
- Police Comics was an anthology comic that featured the exploits of Plastic Man, Phantom Lady, The Spirit, Mouthpiece, Human Bomb, Firebrand, 711, and Manhunter in 127 issues published between August 1941 and October 1953. In issue 103, the book shifted from superhero tales to realistic detective stories of “suspense, mystery, and adventure” that featured Private Eye Ken Shannon and Treasury Department agent Pete Trask.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1943
- maker
- Quality Comics
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.105
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.105
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Description
- Police Comics No. 16 was published by Quality Comics in February 1943. Gill Fox illustrated the cover that depicts Plastic Man capturing criminals by encircling them with his extendable arm. On the left side of the cover is The Spirit who says “I’m The Spirit! And Ebony and I are certainly a circus in this issue!” This issue features stories that included Plastic Man in "The Revenge of Chief Great Warrior;" Manhunter in "Wanted: Thor, Manhunter's Dog, Dead or Alive" and The Spirit in "Palyachi the Killer Clown."
- Police Comics was an anthology comic that featured the exploits of Plastic Man, Phantom Lady, The Spirit, Mouthpiece, Human Bomb, Firebrand, 711, and Manhunter in 127 issues published between August 1941 and October 1953. In issue 103, the book shifted from superhero tales to realistic detective stories of “suspense, mystery, and adventure” that featured Private Eye Ken Shannon and Treasury Department agent Pete Trask.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1943
- maker
- Quality Comics
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.087
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.087
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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- Description
- Police Comics No. 17 was published by Quality Comics in March 1943. Gill Fox illustrated the cover that depicts Plastic Man pushing a peace pipe into a Native American’s mouth. The cover also has an inset image of The Spirit saying “Hey, Fellows..Don’t Forget I’m The Spirit!” This issue features stories including Plastic Man in "Murder in Maniac Mansion," Manhunter in "Red Haired Kate," and the Spirit in "The Orphans."
- Police Comics was an anthology comic that featured the exploits of Plastic Man, Phantom Lady, The Spirit, Mouthpiece, Human Bomb, Firebrand, 711, and Manhunter in 127 issues published between August 1941 and October 1953. In issue 103, the book shifted from superhero tales to realistic detective stories of “suspense, mystery, and adventure” that featured Private Eye Ken Shannon and Treasury Department agent Pete Trask.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1943
- maker
- Quality Comics
- ID Number
- 2013.0086.088
- catalog number
- 2013.0086.088
- accession number
- 2013.0086
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