Cover: Alex Toth

All-American Comics #96

Apr 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Mystery of the Emerald Necklace!”

In "Mystery of the Emerald Necklace!", young Bill Clark faces a daunting challenge when his mentor Hop is injured and can't pilot their plane—pushing Bill to confront a deep-seated fear of flying, a fear tied to a tragic past. With Hop's encouragement, Bill must find the courage to take the controls, even as a mysterious case involving a priceless emerald necklace unfolds. Art Peddy's artwork, inked by Bernard Sachs, brings the suspense to life, while Alex Toth's striking cover captures the story's blend of adventure and intrigue.

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artist Art Peddy · inker Bernard Sachs · cover Alex Toth

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Cast · 4 characters

Captain Tootsie Effie Perine Rollo Sam Spade

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artist Art Peddy

inker Bernard Sachs

cover pencils, inks Alex Toth

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Hop's encouragement to a young Bill Clark, when Hop is injured and can't fly the plane, helps Bill's guardian to overcome his fear of flying, a fear that once claimed his girl's life!

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).