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Cover: Ernie Schroeder

Airboy Comics #1 [72]

Feb 1950 · Hillman · 0.10 USD
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In "The Mark of Africa," Airboy investigates a suspicious test flight orchestrated by industrialist Tex Calhoun, who's chosen a mysterious pilot over him. When the pilot arrives late and withdrawn, Airboy uncovers a shocking secret: the man is wounded, and his twin brother has hijacked the plane. With Birdie in pursuit, a tense standoff unfolds as Airboy races to stop a deadly flight. Written and illustrated by Ernie Schroeder, this 1950 issue features a cover by Schroeder, capturing the drama of a skybound chase.

Contains 5 stories
Untitled Adventure story
15 pp · Adventure, Aviation
Tex Calhoun (industrialist)SvenCathy Collins (Rick Merrill's fiancee)Captain Rick Merrill (pilot)Arnold Stark (villain, Rick's twin cousin, death)

In "null," Airboy investigates a suspicious test flight sponsored by industrialist Tex Calhoun, only to find the chosen pilot—Rick—wounded and secretive. When Rick’s twin brother hijacks the plane, Airboy pursues him in Birdie, leading to a tense standoff that leaves the outcome hanging.

The Mark of Africa
8 pp
When Sam Was Boss
3 pp · Sports
Leather and Dogs
5 pp · Sports
The Mole People
9 pp · Horror-Suspense
AnnaThe Mole People (villains, many die)

In "The Mole People," a group of climbers vanishes on a remote mountain, followed by the disappearance of the rescue party sent to find them. When the Heap ventures up the slopes, he's captured by the subterranean Mole People and forced into brutal labor, digging coal to fuel their mysterious Fire God—just like the climbers before him.

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Cast · 5 characters

Full credits

writer, artist, inker Ernie Schroeder
cover pencils, inks Ernie Schroeder

Reprints

Reprinted in Roy Thomas Presents The Heap #2 (2013), Men of Mystery Comics #94 (2014)

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