Blue Beetle #42

In "Pirate Treasure," Blue Beetle and his allies journey to South America in a high-stakes hunt for a hidden hoard of counterfeit currency—originally forged by the Japanese and now coveted by U.S. gangsters. Penciled and inked by E. C. Stoner, this 1946 adventure blends wartime intrigue with swashbuckling action, all rendered in the bold, dynamic style that defined the era. The cover by E. C. Stoner captures the tale’s daring spirit, a 10-cent treasure hunt from a bygone age.