All-American Comics #45

Jo, the headstrong heiress to Apex Broadcasting’s executive manager, finds her playful game of flirting with both Alan Scott and Green Lantern backfires when her prank takes a dangerous turn—her own kidnapping becomes a real threat, and the joke is on her as her captors have no intention of letting her go.

In "The Gallant Gambler!" from All-American Comics #45 (1942), Al Pratt, as the Atom, steps in when a college friend’s gambling debts land him in trouble, uncovering a far more dangerous scheme: a jewel heist orchestrated by the same gamblers, with the fraternity members set up as patsies. With his smarts and super-powered agility, the Atom races to stop the crime before the innocent are framed.

In "Mystery in the Mining Shaft," Dr. Mid-Nite investigates a collapsed mine after a sudden call from a doctor friend, uncovering a dangerous cover-up tied to a hidden coal vein. With his keen mind and night-vision abilities, he navigates the dark tunnels to expose the truth behind the disaster.

In "Black Magic against White Magic!" from All-American Comics #45 (1942), Sargon finds himself drawn into a clash of forces when a small-time crook, spurned by his refusal to help, vows to turn to black magic to outwit the law. With the threat of occult power looming, Sargon must confront the dangerous possibility that his own brand of white magic may not be enough.