All-American Comics #28
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "A Case of Heart Failure," Green Lantern takes on a chilling mystery when a wealthy man's sudden death leaves his fortune to a hated nephew, prompting Alan Scott to investigate. With Irene and Doiby digging into the case, Irene is once again taken, leading Green Lantern to the Spider's lair—where he uncovers a sinister chemical used to manipulate victims into rewriting their wills, then trigger fatal heart failures. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Irwin Hasen, this 1941 adventure blends detective intrigue with the early superhero mystique, all captured in a striking cover by Howard Purcell.
In "A Case of Heart Failure," Green Lantern investigates the mysterious death of a wealthy man whose will favors a hated nephew, uncovering a web of deceit tied to a criminal mastermind known as the Spider. As Irene and Doiby dig deeper, Irene is once again taken, leading Green Lantern to a shocking discovery: the Spider uses a chemical to hypnotize victims into rewriting their wills—then kills them with the same toxin. With the next target in sight, Green Lantern prepares to strike back.
In "The Mysterious Beacon," Dr. Mid-Nite zeroes in on a strange light flashing on a mountain's flank, drawing in planes—each carrying a secret gold shipment—only to vanish in midair. With no clear explanation and danger mounting, the masked detective must unravel the mystery before the next flight meets the same fate.
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Reprinted in Golden Age Green Lantern Archives #1 (1999), The JSA All Stars Archives #1 (2007)
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