Adventure Comics #39
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Suicide of Major Duval, Part 2," a 1939 Adventure Comics installment written in character as Steve Carson, the mystery deepens as the story weaves in real-world forensic curiosities—like the uniqueness of human ears and the origins of the term "gum-shoe detective"—all while maintaining a gripping, suspenseful tone. The cover by John Richard Flanagan captures the noir intrigue of the tale, a 10-cent glimpse into early comic book storytelling that blends crime-solving lore with serialized drama.
In a sun-drenched 1939 adventure, Don and Red trade their usual duties for a furlough and head into the swamps for a bit of alligator hunting—only to stumble upon a dangerous conspiracy when they uncover an ex-engineer’s plan to sabotage a Panama Canal lock. Written by a team whose name isn't listed and illustrated by an artist whose name isn't listed, this five-page tale blends jungle thrills with wartime intrigue.
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Reprinted in Radio Funnies [ashcan] #1 (1939), Collection Fantôme #[A501] [A] (1945), Collection Fantôme #[53] (1946), Reefer Madness Comics #[nn] (2018)
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