Issue: #10
Published: August 1944, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 52, Editing: Victor Fox
Color: Color Dimensions: 7 1/2" X 10 1/4" (pre-War); 7 1/4"? X 10 1/4"? (post-War) Paper Stock: Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Notes: published at 8 Lord St. Buffalo, NY
editorial offices: 10 E. 43rd St, NY, NY
On-sale date is publication date in Catalog of Copyright Entries, 1944 Periodicals, page 282
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Comic Story (10 pages) |
Origin of the New Green Mask |
Featuring: |
The Green Mask |
Synopsis: |
15 year old Johnny Green's father Walter was superhero Green Mask, but he's in the armed forces now. When gangsters working for O'Banion kill his pal Punchy and Johnny's dog Curly, Johnny's "righteous wrath explodes and transforms" him into the Green Mask. The Green Mask defeats the gangsters, then falls asleep. He reverts to young Johnny--who has no idea what happened. Johnny discovers Punchy and Curly aren't dead after all. |
Genre: |
Superhero |
Characters: |
The Green Mask Johnny Green Phil Mrs. Schuyler Punchy Curly(a Dog) Michael "Slug" O'Banion Lenny The Gyp Butch Wiley Dorgan |
Comic Story (6 pages) |
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Featuring: |
One Round Hogan |
Synopsis: |
Ex-Marine Tim Hogan goes to work for restaurateur Tony. After defeating Spike and his gangsters, Tim becomes a professional boxer with Tony's backing. Although gangsters try to distract Tim during the bout, news that he's been cited for bravery in the war encourages him to win the fight. |
Credits: |
Pencils: Al Zere | Inks: Al Zere |
Genre: |
Sports |
Characters: |
Tim "One Round" Hogan Tony Magenta Mamma Magenta Spike McVey Chuck Blimp Kane |
Comic Story (6 pages) |
The Screwy Sleuth |
Featuring: |
Dick Transom |
Synopsis: |
Private detective Dick is hired by Foxface as his bodyguard. Foxface says he carries a secret formula on his person at all times, and Dick accidentally gives this away (it was hidden in a pen). Dick apprehends the man he thinks took the pen, only to learn his prisoner is an FBI agent and Foxface is the leader of a gang of saboteurs and the formula is stolen. Dick captures Foxface before he can flee the country. |
Credits: |
Script: Hap Harris ? | Pencils: Al Zere | Inks: Al Zere |
Genre: |
Humor Detective-mystery |
Characters: |
Dick Transom Simeon Foxface Joe FBI Man |
Cartoon (1 page) |
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Featuring: |
Camp Capers |
Synopsis: |
6 gag cartoons, all with military themes. |
Credits: |
Pencils: Al Zere | Inks: Al Zere |
Genre: |
Humor Military |
Text Story (2 pages) |
The Devil's Loop |
Credits: |
Letters: typeset |
Genre: |
Adventure |
Comic Story (1 page) |
Save Paper |
Featuring: |
Jr. Air Warden |
Credits: |
Pencils: Al Zere | Inks: Al Zere |
Genre: |
Humor |
Comic Story (6 pages) |
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Featuring: |
The Joy Family |
Synopsis: |
Mr. Joy quits his job in disgust, planning to reopen the rural Candlewick Inn. He discovers this is a derelict resort hotel apparently being used as a gangsters' hideout. However, the "gangsters" are a movie company and they pay the Joy family enough to get out of their financial bind. Mr. Joy goes back to his office job. |
Credits: |
Script: Hal George ? | Pencils: Al Zere | Inks: Al Zere |
Genre: |
Humor Domestic |
Characters: |
Mr. [Cuthbert] Joy Judy Joy Junior Joy Boss Joe |
Comic Story (6 pages) |
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Featuring: |
Rocket Kelly |
Synopsis: |
During World War II, Patrick Kelly is assigned to fly in the Burma theatre of war. He and his gunner Wacky crash land and are captured by Japanese-allied natives. The Professor, another prisoner, helps them escape using a rocket engine that is attached to their airplane. |
Genre: |
Aviation War |
Characters: |
Captain Patrick "Rocket" Kelly Corporal Wacky The Professor Chief Daikal Puna |
Comic Story (9 pages) |
Death In a Padded Cell |
Featuring: |
The Green Mask |
Synopsis: |
Teenager Johnny, mistaken for Alan Spencer, is abducted and taken to Dr. Blair's asylum. Johnny gets angry and becomes the Green Mask. He learns Steven is being held prisoner there so his brother can squander his fortune. The Green Mask rescues the real Alan. Lawyer Denby, mastermind of the plot, tries to eliminate all of the witnesses and evidence. The now-insane Steven escapes and murders Leonard and Danby before the Green Mask kills him. |
Genre: |
Superhero |
Characters: |
Green Mask Johnny Green Stephen Mallory Oliver Danby Dr. Blair Ben Ned Alan Spencer Leonard Spencer Mrs. Leonard Spencer |
Advertisement (1 page) |
Uncensored! Fun and Revelry |
Credits: |
Letters: typeset |
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