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Cover: Frank Harry

Comic Cavalcade #3

Jul 1943 · DC · 0.15 USD
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In "The Invisible Invader," a 1943 issue of Comic Cavalcade, writer Evelyn Gaines crafts a tense mystery set in a world where appearances deceive. When Nora receives a theater ticket and a mysterious fire at the Castle Theatre leaves her dress singed, a murder unfolds that hinges on a single, damning clue. The story’s sharp twist hinges on a moment of recognition—no one sees the truth until it’s too late—making this a standout tale from DC’s early years. Cover by Frank Harry.

Contains 12 stories
The Invisible Invader
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorGeneral DarnellEtta Candythe Holliday Girls [Bee Strongrest unnamed]Captain Eric Lander (introduction)a group of Nazi soldiers [Schmittrest unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Invisible Invader," Wonder Woman confronts a baffling mystery when a monument dedicated to Global War Heroes explodes—only to reassemble and vanish in smoke. As she investigates, she uncovers a chilling threat: Eric Lander, a man of German descent, has built a stealth space bomber for the Nazis, and the real danger is just beginning.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
MuttJeff
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
MuttJeffMutt's wife
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
MuttCiceroMutt's wife
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
MuttJeffMutt's wife
The Guy Who Liked Bananas!
6 pp · Adventure
The King [King Standish]The WitchBananas Dawson (villain, introduction, death)Dawson's gang [Killerrest unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)"Big John" (villain, a mobster, introduction, in flashback)

In "The Guy Who Liked Bananas!" from *Comic Cavalcade* #3 (1943), the eccentric crime boss Bananas recounts his rise from the streets of Satan's Basement—where he once stole bananas as a kid—to becoming a notorious racketeer, all while boasting to his captive, the Witch. His obsession with the fruit, however, may be the one thing that finally catches up with him.

Master Sergeant Meyer Levin, Bombardier and Hero
5 pp · Non-Fiction, War
Master Sergeant Meyer Levin [aka Mike] (death)Captain Colin P. Kelly (death)Sergeant William J. Delehanty (death)
A Little Savage Revenge!
6 pp · Aviation
Hop HarriganTank Tinkerun-named native Chief (introduction)the Japanese (villains, introduction for all, some die)

In "A Little Savage Revenge!" from Comic Cavalcade #3 (1943), Hop and Tank are on a mission over the South Seas when they intercept a Japanese attack on a native outrigger canoe. After Hop rescues a native and is captured by the very people he saved, he and Tank find themselves at the mercy of the islanders—until the Japanese air commander arrives demanding their surrender. With quick thinking, Tank turns the tide, sparking a clash between the natives and the enemy. The story unfolds with tension and ingenuity, as Hop uses a captured Zero to call for help.

The Man Most Likely to Succeed
6 pp · Superhero
Sargon [John Sargent]Luke Brown (a lawyer, special prosecutor, introduction)unnamed Mayor (introduction)Al Tyrone (villain, introduction)Tyrone's mob (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Man Most Likely to Succeed," lawyer Luke Brown—once seen as the city’s most promising young man—now feels like a failure, haunted by the mob boss Tyrone who’s ruined his career. With help from the enigmatic Sargon, Brown gets a chance to turn things around as a prosecutor, finally facing the man who’s kept him down.

The Bushmaster!
13 pp · Superhero
The Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Doiby Dickles, Irene MillerDoctor Davies (zoo curator, introduction)John Ames (inventor, introduction)The Bushmaster (villain, a Nazi spy, introduction, death)Bushmaster's mob [Miguelrest unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)

In the heart of the city, the reptile house at the zoo is breached, setting off alarms and spurring suspicion. John Ames warns Doiby and Irene that the culprit is the Bushmaster—a ruthless Nazi spy fleeing South America—now targeting Ames’s secret formula for making balsa wood bulletproof.

Balboa
10 pp · Non-Fiction
Vasco Nunez de BalboaRidrigo de Bastidas (outfitter)HortadoCaptain Ojeda (villain)Encisco (villain)
The Laws of Pumpkin Center
13 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Jay Garrick]Joan WilliamsPumpkin Center Sheriff (introduction)Pumpkin City residents (introduction for all)the Eel [Eels Madden] (villain, introduction)Eel's gang (villains, introduction for all)Ollie (villain, Eel's lawyer, introduction)

In the quirky town of Pumpkin Center, where bizarre laws govern every aspect of life, Eels Madden sees an opportunity to turn the rules against the heroes. When the Flash and Jo find themselves tangled in the town’s peculiar regulations, their mission to catch the criminal becomes a test of wit—and patience—against a system rigged to protect the bad guys.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $285
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $7,258*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $2,542
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $1,709
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $1,397
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CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $1,180
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $991*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $736
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $720*
CGC 5.0 · 7 in census $637
CGC 4.5 · 4 in census $559
CGC 4.0 · 7 in census $488
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $422
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $401*
CGC 2.5 · 3 in census $352
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $276*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $212*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $177*
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $139*
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Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Jon L. Blummer
cover pencils, inks Frank Harry

Reprints

Reprinted in Comic Cavalcade Archives #1 (2005), Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2016), Wonder Woman: The Golden Age #2 (2019)

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