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Cover: Irwin Hasen & Harry Peter

Comic Cavalcade #24

Dec 1947 · DC · 0.15 USD
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In "Empress of the Sea-Brigands!", Johnny Peril dives into a tale of cosmic mystery and daring deception, where a rocket scientist’s moonbound dream takes a dangerous turn. Written, drawn, and inked by Howard Purcell, this 1947 adventure blends pulp intrigue with early sci-fi wonder, culminating in a twist that leaves even Johnny questioning what’s real. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Irwin Hasen and Harry Peter, captures the story’s swashbuckling spirit with bold, dramatic flair.

Contains 8 stories
Empress of the Sea-Brigands!
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Etta Candythe Holliday GirlsPaula von GuntherHard CandyJudy MacGregor (introduction)Mark Holcombe (ranch owner, introduction, death)Sheriff Gary Banks (introduction)Randy Holcombe (villain, introduction)Randy Holcombe's men (villains, introduction for all)Mohammed Abdulla (villain, introduction)Abdulla's pirates [Achmetrest unnamed] (villain, introduction for all)

In "Empress of the Sea-Brigands!", Wonder Woman journeys back to 1777 with Judy MacGregor to uncover the roots of her deep-seated hatred of men, after the murder of Hard Candy’s father leads to Judy’s arrest. The story follows their unexpected adventure as they navigate a world of sea brigands and hidden pasts, where the truth may lie in a forgotten chapter of Judy’s life.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
MuttJeff
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
MuttJeff
The Story of Professor Kendle
13 pp · Fantasy
Johnny Perila newspaper editor (introduction)an alien (introduction, imaginary appearance)Professor Kendle (villain, introduction, death)Kendle's men (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Story of Professor Kendle," Johnny Peril investigates a baffling case when a rocket scientist named Professor Kendle claims he was abducted by aliens and whisked to the Moon—only to vanish moments after sharing his dream with Johnny. As the world rallies to fund a rescue mission, Johnny uncovers a shocking twist: the abduction was staged. But just as the truth seems clear, something inexplicable begins to unfold.

Danger in the Air!
7 pp · Aviation
Hop HarriganTank TinkerDanny LaneRiker (villain, introduction)
Practice Makes Perfect!
5 pp · Teen
Cotton-Top Katiethe Perfessor
The Slow-Motion Crimes!
12 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Jay Garrick]Joan Williamsthe Junior Justice Society of AmericaIris (a plant expert, introduction)Bob (introduction)Bob's father (introduction)the Turtle (villain)the Turtle's Gang (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Slow-Motion Crimes!", the Turtle once again outsmarts the Flash, using a bizarre mix of fast and slow words as cryptic clues to his next crime. When the Scarlet Speedster finds himself in mortal danger, a surprise ally from the JJSA comes to his rescue—just in time to turn the tide.

The Case of the Withered Flower!
12 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Doiby DicklesNick Blake (a photographer, introduction, death)John Cashmere (a friend of Alan Scott, introduction)Dick Cashmere (John's long lost son, introduction)Solomon Grundy [Cyrus Gold] (villain)

In "The Case of the Withered Flower!" from Comic Cavalcade #24 (1947), Green Lantern is drawn into a mystery when Doiby's signal flare leads him to a cryptic trail of clues. As the Emerald Crusader pieces together the evidence, he uncovers a chilling truth: Solomon Grundy has returned.

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Raw (Good) $274
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $7,781*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $1,903
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $919*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $772*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $734
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $627*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $485*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $430*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $348*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

writer, artist, inker Howard Purcell
cover pencils, inks Irwin Hasen
cover pencils, inks Harry Peter

Reprints

Reprinted in The Greatest Flash Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1991), The Greatest Flash Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1992), Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4 (2020)

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