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Blue Bolt#6 [18]
Cover: Bob Davis

Blue Bolt #6 [18]

Nov 1941 · Novelty / Premium / Curtis · 0.10 USD
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In "The Phantom Sub Takes to the Air!", Fred Harman’s dynamic art brings to life a thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of wartime intrigue, where a mysterious submarine makes an unexpected move into the skies. This 1941 issue, published by Novelty / Premium / Curtis at a 10-cent cover price, features a unique illustrated advertisement from the American Specialty Company offering a range of exciting prizes—like a Gene Autry guitar, a Daisy Red Ryder carbine, or a Spitfire & Airacobra model airplane set—for readers who sell their 40 Christmas packs of 96 full-color seals. The cover, by Bob Davis, captures the era’s playful spirit with bold, eye-catching design.

Contains 10 stories
Untitled Adventure story
11 pp · Adventure
Dick ColeSimba Karno (becomes supporting character hereafter)un-named coach for Farr AcademyEddieMajor FarrTate (villain, Melrose quarterback)two un-named gamblers (villains)Dr. Karno (villain, Simba's guardian)un-named foreign spy (villain)

In a high-stakes showdown where victory hangs in the balance, Dick Cole finds himself targeted by gamblers desperate to rig the game in Melrose’s favor—only to be rescued by the loyal Simba. Together, they rally the team to outplay their rivals, but their victory is short-lived when Simba is manipulated by the sinister Dr. Karno into stealing military secrets. Now, with the stakes higher than ever, Dick and Simba must turn their focus to stopping the doctor’s dangerous scheme.

Untitled Superhero story
6 pp · Superhero
Lois Blake (introduction, un-named in story)A.C. Ring [Mr. Zarbeothers un-named] (villains)

In "null" from Blue Bolt #6 (1941), Blue Bolt infiltrates a web of forged documents at deportation headquarters, posing as an illegal alien to uncover the mastermind behind a scheme tied to the sinister A.C. Ring. With no clear path forward, he must navigate deception and danger to expose the truth—before the conspiracy spreads further.

The Phantom Sub Takes to the Air!
6 pp · Adventure
Jack DamonSlim Dugan

In "The Phantom Sub Takes to the Air!" from Blue Bolt #6 (1941), the crew of the Phantom Sub begins transforming their submarine into a massive amphibious craft, pushing the limits of engineering in mid-1941. As they complete the vessel’s conversion into an airworthy machine, they launch their first flight—only to face an immediate aerial threat, forcing them into their first combat test in the sky.

Untitled Adventure story
2 pp · Adventure, Non-Fiction, Historical
Cap Hawkins (retired mariner)JoeyMarquis de Lafayette

In "null," Cap shares with his friend Jo the enduring strength of the French spirit—tested by centuries of struggle, now shadowed by Nazi occupation, yet still holding fast to the hope of freedom. The story captures a quiet moment of resolve, grounded in history and the unyielding will of a people who have fought before and will fight again.

Untitled Historical story
6 pp · Historical, Western-Frontier
The White Rider [Peter]Super Horse [Cloud]un-named foreman (villain, head of the bushwackers)

In the rugged frontier of 1941, after helping a cattleman cross a treacherous, swollen river, the White Rider takes on a new mission: hunting down the ruthless bushwackers terrorizing the region. With the land still wild and lawless, his next ride promises danger, duty, and the quiet resolve of a man who knows the cost of justice.

Untitled Adventure story
3.3 pp · Adventure
Edison BellJerrytwo un-named girlsun-named German agents (villains)

In the 1941 adventure "null" from Blue Bolt #6, Eddie finds himself racing against time when he learns the two young girls traveling with him on a South Seas cruise have been taken by German agents, who intend to detonate a time bomb beneath the Panama Canal as the ship makes its passage.

Untitled Superhero story
7 pp · Superhero
Sergeant Spook (un-named Policeman, origin re-cap)Doctor SherlockMajor Goodallthe Prehistoric Cavemen (villains, cameo)Jesse James (villain, in spirit form, cameo)The Cyclops (villain, cameo)

In "null," Sgt. Spook—fresh from fending off the Cyclops in Ghost Town—answers Dr. Sherlock’s call to join the fight in the mortal world, where shadowy agents threaten to sabotage vital defense efforts. Tasked with protecting an American tank from sabotage, he must navigate the dangers of espionage and betrayal in a world where even allies may not be what they seem.

Untitled Adventure story
4 pp · Adventure
KriskoJasperun-named Captain of the Calamity JaneMr. Gravedigger (villain)

In the tense waters of 1941, a treacherous spy known only as Mr. Gravedigger betrays the ship’s Captain Krisko and the crewman Jasper, casting them into the bilge. When the vessel is attacked and sinks, the three are recaptured and forced to row as oarsmen until land appears—only to be cast back into the sea by Gravedigger and his accomplice.

Untitled story
7 pp
The Twister [Bob Sanders]unnamed High Priest of Thor (villain, introduction)

In "null" from Blue Bolt #6 (1941), the Twister faces off against a servant of the ancient god Thor, who wields a hypnotic vibration device to enslave workers at an airplane plant. With the plant’s fate hanging in the balance, the Twister must break the spell before the workers carry out their destructive orders.

Untitled Superhero story
9 pp · Superhero
Sub-ZeroFreezumMr. Harris (villain, circus barker, death)Rino (villain, circus midget)Cragg (villain, circus giant)

In the 1941 tale "null" from Blue Bolt #6, Sub-Zero and his Eskimo companion Freezum investigate a chilling murder in a quiet suburban cottage after hearing screams—only to find the homeowner dead, throat slashed by a tiny assailant. The midget, Cragg, claims he and another man, Harris, conspired to steal circus funds, but Harris betrayed them, leaving Cragg to take the fall.

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Cast · 8 characters

Full credits

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

Reprints

Reprinted in Gwandanaland Comics #1773 (2018), Gwandanaland Comics #2217 (2018)

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