Comic Cavalcade #24
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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