Comics on Parade #10 (46)

Marooned on an island that’s far from empty, Jo and her family find themselves facing an unexpected landlord: a hermit who’s been there all along and isn’t about to let them stay for free. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this six-page tale from *Comics on Parade #10* (1944) turns a stranded adventure into a surprisingly sticky situation.

Jo and the family’s quest to uncover Bloodshot’s real name takes a wild turn when their island prison is breached by two suspicious submariners, quickly shifting their focus from identity to escape. The mystery of Bloodshot’s past remains unresolved, but the sudden arrival of the submariners throws everything into motion.

In this 1944 adventure from *Comics on Parade #10*, Jo and her family set out to find the buried treasure of Bloodshot’s father, unaware that Flotsam and Jetsam are plotting to steal it. When the family reaches the lair of Manny the Sea Monster, the men vanish one by one—leaving Jo to face the mystery alone.

In a swashbuckling tale from *Comics on Parade* #10, young Hans and Fritz take matters into their own hands when their family is stranded and threatened by the crooked sailors Flotsam and Jetsam. With no one else to turn to, they journey to the rumored lair of the fearsome Manny the Monster—only to discover he’s far kinder than his reputation suggests. With help from his clever friend Oliver the Octopus, the boys outwit the villains and uncover a hidden treasure, setting off on a submarine ride home with dreams of what their fortune might bring.