Captain Flight Comics #6

A renegade bandit leader called the Murder Maestro terrorizes starving refugees sheltering in the desolate hills of Dalmania, but when a desperate distress call reaches the skies, Captain Flight races against the clock to answer it. Outnumbered and fighting across treacherous mountain terrain, the lone flier must use every trick in his arsenal—and the courage of the villagers themselves—to stop the Maestro's reign of plunder and murder before sundown turns to nightfall.

Jim Hornsby, a mild-mannered clerk at the District Attorney's office, leads a secret double life as the Black Cobra—and when the Professor and his brutish partner Hugo attempt to steal court evidence that could convict the Hell Gang, the masked vigilante must risk everything to stop them. From a daring heist on the country road to a brutal showdown at the Professor's hideout, the Black Cobra races against time to deliver the records to court before the gangsters escape justice.

Mr. Wise Guy poses a series of tongue-in-cheek questions about the absurdities of everyday life—from butchers who actually give you what you ask for to rich men marrying for love—in this lighthearted one-pager that playfully challenges what we think we've seen. It's a gag-driven romp that pokes fun at the contradictions between what people claim and what they actually do.

Ace Reynolds, a foreign correspondent on assignment in South America, gets caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless scheme when a crooked mining chief attempts to silence him and steal a valuable diamond claim discovered by Sir Malcolm. Stranded in the Amazon jungle after a harrowing midair confrontation, Reynolds must piece together clues and outsmart his enemies to expose the conspiracy and secure Sir Malcolm's rightful stake.

A tribute to the everyday heroism of a police officer who protects his community with quiet courage—guiding children safely through the streets, assisting those in need, and standing against criminals, all while putting his own safety on the line. This heartfelt salute celebrates the unsung bravery of the men and women in blue who keep us safe, 1945 style.

Red Rocket's speedy new spacecraft becomes the perfect escape vehicle when Stardust Smith needs to flee Mercury-bound to avoid an unwanted wedding—but a two-week journey to that distant planet introduces him to the "Merry Maidens of Mercury," a pair of aggressive admirers far more formidable than the gentle Sally Ann he left behind. With Red and Stardust dodging matrimonial schemes across the stars, this 1945 humor adventure proves that sometimes the safest harbor is home.

Kitty Kelly, an airline hostess, embarks on a perilous secret mission to North Africa alongside Lieutenant Livingston, a pilot whose nerve crumbles when enemy fighters attack their unarmed transport plane. When the lieutenant's fear leads him to reveal the mission's true purpose—retrieving a Free French commander for Washington—Kitty must find the courage to turn the tables on their captors and salvage what seems like a doomed operation. As the two race against time and enemy pursuit, she discovers that real heroism sometimes comes from the most unexpected places.

Captain Flight answers a desperate plea from a man who escaped the Isle of Missing Men, a remote prison where the ruthless King Robinson enslaves shipwrecked sailors for pearl diving. Flying solo to the island under the guise of a stranded pilot, Captain Flight infiltrates Robinson's operation and organizes the captives for a desperate breakout. With guns hidden in his plane and courage on his side, Captain Flight takes on Robinson and his crew in a high-stakes battle for freedom.