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Approved Comics #2

Mar 1954 · St. John · 0.10 USD
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In "The Secret Formula!", Danny Blake stumbles upon a mysterious chemical spill in Professor Williard Crown's lab, granting him the power of invisibility—just as the notorious thief "Scars" Mason arrives to steal the formula for turning metals into gold. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated with sharp, dynamic energy, this 1954 adventure kicks off with a tense cat-and-mouse chase where the invisible Danny must outwit a dangerous criminal. The cover by Norman Saunders captures the moment of suspense with bold, striking visuals.

Contains 5 stories
The Secret Formula!
8 pp · Superhero
The Invisible Boy [Danny Blake] (origin and first appearance)Professor Willard CrownCommissioner BlakeMartha Blake"Scars" Mason

In "The Secret Formula!", Danny Blake gains the power of invisibility after a lab accident involving Professor Williard Crown’s gold-altering formula, just as the notorious thief "Scars" Mason attempts to steal it. With his new ability, Invisible Boy must track down the criminal before the dangerous formula falls into the wrong hands.

Terror in the Streets
8 pp · Superhero
Invisible Boy [Danny Blake]Commissioner Blake"Comrade" and his henchmen

When escaped convict "Scars" Mason breaks into Professor Crown's laboratory seeking a hideout, he stumbles upon the chemist's secret formula for transmuting lead into gold—and becomes determined to force the Professor into making him wealthy. Danny Blake, the Commissioner's son and the Professor's young assistant, must find a way to stop Mason before the criminal can exploit the formula's power, all while his father races to recapture one of the most dangerous criminals at large.

Magic Manners
7 pp · Superhero
Invisible Boy [Danny Blake]PercyMargieJoan

When Invisible Boy Danny Blake's rival Percy competes for a dance with Margie, Danny discovers that his invisibility powers are perfect for teaching the smug, smooth-talking Percy a lesson in manners. As Percy's carefully polished image crumbles under a series of mysterious mishaps at Joan's party, Danny reveals that true character matters far more than surface politeness.

Abe Lincoln's Star
1 pp · Non-Fiction

On March 4, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln took the podium for his second inaugural address on a dark, rain-soaked Washington day—only to have the clouds suddenly part and a brilliant star appear in the sky as he spoke, visible to thousands of witnesses. This strange celestial event, which continues to baffle scientists, raises haunting questions about omens and fate as the nation stood at the threshold of peace.

A-Haunting We Shall Go!
5 pp · Superhero
Invisible Boy [Danny Blake]Commissioner BlakeJoeSteveBenson

When Invisible Boy Danny Blake accepts a dare to spend two hours alone in a supposedly haunted house as part of a club initiation, he discovers the "ghost" scaring people away is actually a cover for something far more sinister—a counterfeiting operation run by criminals using the abandoned building as their front. Armed with his invisibility formula, Danny must use his unique powers to stop the crooks before they can escape and alert the authorities.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $142
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $999*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $559*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $484*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
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CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $255*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $226*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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cover pencils, inks Norman Saunders

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