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All-American Comics #20 cover
Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

All-American Comics #20

Nov 1940 · DC · 0.10 USD; 0.15 CAD
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In "Mystery at Apex Broadcasting," Alan Scott, the Green Lantern, steps into the spotlight not as a hero in costume but as a man seeking answers, infiltrating APEX Broadcasting after a top announcer’s murder. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Martin Nodell, this 1940 issue blends radio-age intrigue with early superhero sleuthing, as Scott teams up with Irene Miller to uncover a web of deception hidden in plain sight. The story unfolds with quiet tension and sharp plotting, all under Sheldon Moldoff’s crisp cover art.

Contains 21 stories
Mystery at Apex Broadcasting
10 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (brief origin recap)Irene MillerJim Tellum (death)Mrs. Tellum (death)"The Boss" [Mr. Gates] (villain, APEX Assistant Manager, introduction)"Duke" (villain, introduction)

In "Mystery at Apex Broadcasting," Alan Scott, the Green Lantern, slips into the world of radio broadcasting under a false identity to uncover the truth behind a murdered announcer. With the help of Irene Miller, a fellow employee with her own secrets, he uncovers a web of deception tied to the station's assistant manager, Mr. Gates, and a hidden smuggling scheme.

The Coming of the Red Tornado
4 pp · Humor, Superhero, Teen
Red Tornado [Ma Hunkel] (introduction)Scribbly JibbetSisty HunkelDinky JibbetTubb Torponi (villain)Torponi's gang (villains)

In "The Coming of the Red Tornado," Ma takes a bold turn when she decides to don a costume and become a superhero after learning Dinky and Sisty have been kidnapped by the Torponi mob—spurred on by a casual comment from Scribbly about Green Lantern. With a mix of determination and humor, she steps into the role of the Red Tornado, ready to rescue the kids in her own uniquely spirited way.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Children
Daisybelle
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Children
Untitled Humor story
0.6 pp · Humor
MuttJeff
Untitled Humor story
0.4 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Chased Into the Kangaroo Yard
0.5 pp · Humor
Safe on a Giraffe
0.5 pp · Humor
Action at the College Ball
6 pp · Superhero
The Atom [Al Pratt]Mary JamesJoe Morgan

When Mary wears the priceless Kador Necklace to the Calvin College Diamond Ball, Al finds himself in the middle of a whirlwind of danger—just as The Atom, he’s forced to step in when thieves target the jewel, turning a night of glamour into a high-stakes showdown.

Untitled Aviation story
6 pp · Aviation
Hop Harrigan
Rescue on Mars [Part 1]
6 pp · Science Fiction
AlanTedJack
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Pete
Untitled Adventure story
5 pp · Adventure
Ben Webster
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Children
Daisybelle
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Children
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
MuttJeff
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Crossing a Creek
0.5 pp · Humor
Cicero's cat
A Yappy Puppy Has a Father
0.5 pp · Humor
Untitled Adventure story
8 pp · Adventure
Red DuganWhitey WhiteBlooey Blue

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Raw (Good) $941
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $9,810
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $7,694*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $6,344
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $5,131*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $3,130*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $2,976*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $2,541*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $2,277*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $2,277*
CGC 3.0 · 6 in census $2,277
CGC 2.5 · 4 in census $1,410*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $1,146
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $719
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $605*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist, inker Martin Nodell
letterer Carrie Nodell
cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

Reprints

Reprinted in Red, White & Blue Comics [ashcan] #[nn] (1941), A Smithsonian Book of Comic-Book Comics #[nn] (1981), Golden Age Green Lantern Archives #1 (1999), The JSA All Stars Archives #1 (2007)

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