Cover: Reed Crandall

Blackhawk #39

Apr 1951 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD

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In "The Spores of Terror," Chop Chop’s innocent trip to the post office takes a wild turn when his photo—meant for his girlfriend in China—ends up plastered over a wanted poster, leading him to believe he’s suddenly a fugitive. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Paul Gustavson, this 1951 Quality Comics tale blends wartime espionage with a touch of slapstick suspense, all wrapped in Reed Crandall’s dynamic cover art.

Contains 5 stories

The Spores of Terror

12 pp · Adventure, War

Lilith (villain, introduction)Igor (villain, introduction, death)

The Invasion of Blackhawk Island

10 pp · Adventure, War

Ulric Vintrax (villain, introduction)

Blackhawk Battles the Reds

8 pp · Adventure, War

Now smile for the birdie

5 pp · Humor

Chop Chop

In "Now smile for the birdie," Chop Chop’s attempt to send a photo to his girlfriend in China takes a comical turn when the picture ends up stuck over a wanted poster at the post office—leading Chop Chop to believe he’s been mistaken for a fugitive. The story unfolds with playful misunderstandings and classic wartime humor, all centered on one very confused pilot and a very suspicious bird.

The Lure of Troisa

8 pp · Adventure, War

Troisa (villain, introduction)Vlad (villain, introduction)