Blue Ribbon Comics #20

Jan 1942 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "Rescue on Devil's Island," a group of German archaeologists unwittingly awaken a monstrous gargoyle in a hidden cave, setting off a deadly chain of violence when the creature bonds with one of them through blood. When the terror escalates beyond their control, the mysterious Mr. Justice arrives to confront the ancient horror. Written by Joe Blair and illustrated by Sam Cooper, with a striking cover by Lin Streeter, this 1942 adventure blends wartime suspense with supernatural dread in a tale that’s as chilling as it is classic.

Contains 8 stories

Rescue on Devil's Island

10 pp · Superhero

Captain Flag [Tom Townsend]: Jeffrey FlynnCaptain Von Schrag (villain, introduction, death)the Nazis (villains)

Captain Flag and his loyal eagle Tang soar toward Devil’s Island, where a young newspaperman—inspired by the hero’s own courage—has gone undercover to expose Nazi atrocities. With danger lurking in every shadow, the mission tests both their resolve and the cost of truth.

The Sinister Senator Snazzle

9 pp

Senator Snazzle (villain, introduction)Bundists (villain, introduction)Mrs. Snazzle (introduction, death)J. J. Smith (introduction, death)

Department Store Death

6 pp · Superhero

John Grant (villain, introduction)a window dresser (villain, introduction)Nibbs (introduction, death)

Courier Mission to Russia

8 pp · War

Sgt. BoyleCapt. TwerpThe Nazis (villain)General Psvov (introduction)

The Cannibals' Dinner Dance

6 pp

Junior DeSnookCaptain Plug NickelThe cannibal tribe (villain)

The Future Bubble

6 pp · Horror-Suspense

The Witch (introduction)John (introduction, death)Mary (introduction, death)

Attack on Gibraltar

6 pp · Aviation, War

The Nazis (villain)

The Coming of the Gargoyle

9 pp · Superhero

Mr. JusticeThe Gargoyle (villain, introduction, death)Dr. Kuntz (villain, introduction, death)

In the shadowed depths of a forgotten cave, a team of German archaeologists unearths a monstrous gargoyle—awakened by a single drop of blood. Now bound to their darkest ambitions, the creature turns on its creators, unleashing terror across the ruins. When Mr. Justice arrives, the line between ancient evil and modern heroism begins to blur.