Brenda #22

Aug 1953 · Atlas · 8d [0-0-8 AUP]

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In "The Great Mysto," Brenda takes on a high-stakes assignment to interview Leigh Davenport, owner of the famed racehorse Bold Fury, and its trainer Mike Dugan. Just as she arrives at Davenport’s estate, she stumbles upon a tense confrontation between Dugan and two thugs trying to force him into sabotaging his own horse. The would-be saboteurs flee upon her arrival, but their actions set off a chain of events that pulls Brenda into a deeper mystery—especially when she learns the plot is tied to Bram Basset, owner of rival horse Legend, who will stop at nothing to win. Yaroslav Horak handles art, inks, and lettering, while Larry Horak provides the cover.

Contains 2 stories

The Great Mysto

11 pp · Detective-Mystery

BrendaBuddyThe Great MystoMrs. FairchildSylvia Landor

In "The Great Mysto," Brenda finds herself drawn into a chilling game of cat and mouse when a mysterious yogi invites her to a séance—only to reveal his true intentions. Trapped in a hidden chamber of his mansion after rejecting his proposal, she must use her wits to escape before he strikes again, sending her a deadly package from beyond the walls.

The Horse-Doping Racket!

10 pp · Detective-Mystery

BrendaBuddyLeigh DavenportMike DuganBram Basset

In "The Horse-Doping Racket!" from Brenda #22 (1953), private investigator Brenda takes on a high-stakes case when she’s assigned to interview Leigh Davenport, owner of the prized racehorse Bold Fury, and its trainer, Mike Dugan. Just as she arrives at Davenport’s estate, she stumbles upon a tense confrontation: two thugs threatening Dugan into sabotaging the horse by doping it—ensuring a loss in the Golden Stakes, the most coveted race of the season. The intruders flee upon her arrival, but not before revealing their connection to Bram Basset, owner of the rival horse Legend, who’ll stop at nothing to claim victory.