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Blue Bolt#5 [17]
Cover: Bob Davis

Blue Bolt #5 [17]

Oct 1941 · Novelty / Premium / Curtis · 0.10 USD
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In "In the Painted Desert," Dick and Eddie ride toward Farr Military Academy when they intervene in a tense scene involving a blonde woman and two suspicious men—only to discover the whole encounter was part of a film shoot. With a chance to join the production, Dick steps in for stunts, and soon Simba joins in, adding an unexpected flair to the action. Written and illustrated by Bob Davis, this 1941 adventure blends frontier drama with early cinematic spectacle, all rendered in the distinctive style of the era. The cover, also by Bob Davis, captures the moment with bold, dynamic lines.

Contains 10 stories
Untitled Adventure story
11 pp · Adventure
Dick ColeEddie MarchBetty Lee (movie starlet)Nell (a horse)Mr. Malcomb (film director)Simba Karno (villain, reforms after this story)Rayton (villain)three thugs [Peteothers unnamed]

In "null," Dick and Eddie ride back toward Farr Military Academy when they intervene in a seemingly dangerous encounter with a blonde woman on horseback—only to discover the scene was part of a movie shoot. When Dick offers to perform stunts for the film, Simba joins in, turning an unexpected roadside moment into a surprising turn behind the camera.

Untitled Superhero story
7 pp · Superhero
Sergeant Spook (unnamed Policeman)Hercules (as a ghost, introduction)various spirit ghostsa ghost Cyclops (villain)

In this 1941 tale from Blue Bolt #5, Spook takes on a ghost cyclops after blinding him with a snowball, leading the creature back to a hidden cave where spectral beings obey his every command. When Spook is suddenly overwhelmed, the mighty Hercules arrives to lend his strength—just in time.

In the Painted Desert
7 pp · Superhero
The Twister [Bob Sanders]"Shady" Smith (retired gold prospector, introduction)Smut (gold prospector, introduction)Dude (villain, introduction)Dude's men (villains, introduction for all)
Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure
Jack DamonSlim Duganunnamed ship's CaptainCommander Sooka (villain)Sooka's crew (villains, some die)

In the 1941 adventure tale "null" from Blue Bolt #5, a stranded ship’s crew pleads with the Phantom Sub for help, hoping a tow to a nearby isle will save them—only to find the island already occupied by the fierce Sooka, who’s clearly not interested in hospitality.

Untitled Adventure story
3 pp · Adventure
Edison BellJerryPat PerryPat's aunttwo Germans (villains)

In "null," Edison and his friends enjoy a tropical getaway aboard a ship bound for the South Seas, but Jerry’s boredom sparks a daring plan from Pat to spice things up. When the girls uncover two suspicious men with dangerous intentions toward the Panama Canal, they’re quickly captured—leaving the fate of the voyage and the canal hanging in the balance.

Untitled Western-Frontier story
6 pp · Western-Frontier
The White Rider [Peter]Super Horse [Cloud]unnamed SheriffMr. Batcher (villain)assayer office official (villain)Assayer's partner (villain)Pedro (villain)Juan (villain)

In the dusty reaches of Diablo Canyon, the Rider stumbles upon a beaten rancher left for dead and a hidden fortune—only to uncover a town where every man with coin is prey. With the odds stacked against him, he sets a quiet trap, turning the outlaw’s greed against them in a showdown of wits and silence.

Shoot If You Must, This Old Grey Head--But Spare Your Country's Flag!
2 pp · Adventure, Non-Fiction, Historical
Old Cap Hawkins (narrator)Barbara Frietchie (in flashback)General Stonewall Jackson (in flashback)
Untitled Superhero story
6 pp · Superhero
Blue Bolt [Fred Parrish] (origin retold)Kip Parrish (Blue Bolt's brother)Dr. Bertoff (scientist, also in flashback)The Green Sorceress (villain, mention only, in flashback)the Sorceress' men (villains, in flashback)A.C. Ring [Mikerest unnamed] (villains, citizenship racketeers)

In a tense London air raid during World War II, Blue Bolt and his ally Kip uncover a shocking secret: they are blood brothers, bound by a past neither knew. As the city burns around them, Fred—caught between loyalty and identity—faces the daunting challenge of becoming an American citizen, a journey as uncertain as the war itself.

Untitled Adventure story
4 pp · Adventure
KriskoJasperCaptain of the "Calamity Jane"First Mate of the "Calamity Jane" (villain)Mr. Gravedigger (villain, Captain of the "Sea Raider)
Untitled Superhero story
9 pp · Superhero
Sub-ZeroFreezum (introduction, origin, Sub-Zero's sidekick)Corson (death)Klondike Bill (prospector)Travers (villain)Traver's partner (villain)

In the frozen shadows of Alaska, Sub-Zero follows a trail of blood and betrayal after a murdered prospector’s body is found near a hotel. With the man’s partner, Klondike, in danger, Sub-Zero ventures into the icy wilds—only to uncover a young boy, mysteriously frozen in an iceberg, his powers untouched by time.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Bob Davis
cover pencils, inks Bob Davis

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Reprinted in Gwandanaland Comics #1773 (2018)

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