Airboy Comics #5 [40]

Jun 1947 · Hillman · 0.10 USD

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In "The American Miracle," Paul von Emmelman arrives in America to claim an $8 million inheritance, only to find his journey shadowed by strange, life-threatening coincidences. At a model airplane show, he meets Rickie, drawn to the young man’s German plane model, but their outing quickly turns dangerous when crooks ambush them—until the mysterious Heap intervenes, recognizing a family ring on the Count’s hand. Written by Bill Woolfolk and illustrated by Arthur F. Peddy, with inks by Bernard Sachs and colors by Woolfolk, this 1947 Hillman classic blends mystery and suspense with a touch of wartime intrigue, all wrapped in a striking cover by Peddy and Sachs.

Contains 5 stories

The American Miracle

15 pp · Adventure, Aviation

Airboy [David Nelson II]

Enter: Riot O'Hara

8 pp · Adventure, Aviation

Link ThorneRiot O'Hara (introduction)Wing Ding (introduction)

Mustang Plans

2 pp

Family Ties: The Prequel

10 pp · Adventure, Horror-Suspense

The Heap [Baron Eric von Emmelman]Count Paul von Emmelman (introduction, son? of the Baron)Rickie WoodMikeFritz (villain, friend of the Count's)Charles (villain, death?)Felix (villain, death?)

In "Family Ties: The Prequel," Paul von Emmelman, a man arriving in America to claim an $8 million inheritance, finds himself entangled in a web of danger from the moment he steps off the ship. Drawn to Rickie at a model airplane show by a German plane he’s built, their chance meeting quickly turns perilous when crooks ambush them, demanding a ransom. The Heap arrives just in time, recognizing the family ring on Paul’s hand and stepping in to protect them.

Assembly Line Assassination Attempt

8 pp

John MansfieldCraig MansfieldHal ShermanMr. Bedlam