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Cover: Irwin Hasen & Bernard Sachs

All-Star Comics #46

Apr 1949 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Adventure of the Invisible Band! [Part I]," the Justice Society of America investigates a daring $50,000 heist from an oil company, suspecting the mysterious Invisible Band. When a charwoman finds a cryptic sketch by Dr. Mid-Nite, her nephew Elmer—a self-proclaimed amateur detective—takes it upon himself to solve the case, leading to a twist that leaves him questioning who the real criminals are. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Irwin Hasen with inks by Bob Oksner, this 1949 adventure features cover art by Irwin Hasen and Bernard Sachs.

Contains 5 stories
The Adventure of the Invisible Band! [Part I]
10 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]The Flash [Jay Garrick]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]The Atom [Al Pratt]Hawkman [Carter Hall]]Farnsworth (official at Gusher Oil)Higgins (official at Gusher Oil)Mrs. Campion [aka Aunt Mamie] (charwoman)Elmer Doolittle (Mrs. Campion's nephew)The Invisible Band [PrexyBad BeauDoodlerCaratOne-Hair] (villains)

In "The Adventure of the Invisible Band! [Part I]," the Justice Society of America investigates a daring $50,000 heist from an oil company, quickly suspecting the elusive Invisible Band. When a sketch drawn by Dr. Mid-Nite—left behind by accident—catches the eye of the building’s charwoman, her nephew Elmer, a self-proclaimed amateur detective, takes it upon himself to solve the mystery, leading him to a startling conclusion that turns the JSA into suspects.

The Adventure of the Invisible Band, Part II
12 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [Hawkman [Carter Hall]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]]Elmer DoolittleFred Bain (coin collector)Mrs. CarrowayMr. Pomeroy (Gracy's executive)unnamed Gracy's ControllerTom (florist shop owner)The Invisible Band [PrexyBad BeauCaratDoodlerOne-Hair] (villains)

In "The Adventure of the Invisible Band, Part II," Hawkman and Black Canary team up with Dr. Mid-Nite and Wonder Woman to thwart the Invisible Band’s latest heist, but their efforts are repeatedly undermined by Elmer Doolittle, a well-meaning but misguided bystander whose interference keeps the real criminals one step ahead. From Gracy’s Department Store to an exclusive florist shop, the heroes race to protect valuable receipts—only to find their plans unraveling when Elmer, convinced they’re the culprits, unwittingly helps the band escape.

The Adventure of the Invisible Band, Part III
10 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [The Atom [Al Pratt]The Flash [Jay Garrick]Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Elmer DoolittleMr. Forman (bank President)unnamed Police SergeantJim (worker in the Mardi Gras central office)The Invisible Band [PrexyBad BeauOne-HairDoodlerCarat] (villains)

In "The Adventure of the Invisible Band, Part III," the JSA finds itself trapped by the elusive Invisible Band, who force Elmer to prove his loyalty by firing at seven targets—unaware that each one hides a Justice Society member. Meanwhile, the Atom and Flash track the band from a Mardi Gras gala to a wax museum, only to see them vanish into the shadows before Elmer intervenes and lets them slip away.

The Fabulous Ride of Portugee Jack
3 pp · Adventure
Portugee Jack
Colossus!
5 pp · Fantasy
Johnny Peril

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Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $187
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $3,450*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $2,394*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $1,303
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $1,052*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $874*
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CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $734*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $533*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $491
CGC 4.5 · 6 in census $433*
CGC 4.0 · 5 in census $376
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $291
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $291*
CGC 2.5 · 7 in census $290
CGC 2.0 · 4 in census $290
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $82
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Full credits

cover pencils Irwin Hasen
cover inks Bernard Sachs

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Reprinted in Superboy #37 (1954), All Star Western #82 (1955), All Star Comics Archives #10 (2004)

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