Crack Comics #37

In "The Tyrant of Toar Valley," Michael races to warn Lance of a dangerous conspiracy in the valley, but a bomb attack leaves Lance unconscious. With time running out, Michael urges his brother to touch a mysterious birthmark—unlocking the power of Captain Triumph, who swiftly thwarts the villain's scheme. When the hero returns to normal, Lance awakens, miraculously healed.

Detective Pen Miller's comic strip about the mysterious Question Mark criminal has made headlines—but when a banker is murdered and the killer seems to be taunting him directly, Miller finds himself caught between solving the case and a shocking personal revelation about his elusive quarry. As Miller zeros in on the truth, he discovers the Question Mark's identity may force him to confront something far more complicated than justice.

Hack O'Hara, a cabby stranded near an old house, stumbles upon two murderous thieves hiding stolen goldsmith money—and uses burnt cork and clever impersonation to convince them he's a vengeful ghost haunting the place. With the crooks spooked and cornered, Hack delivers them straight to the police and helps them track down the mastermind behind the heist.

When Brad decides to pursue a career in construction with his dad's help, the job sites prove noisier—and more chaotic—than he bargained for. This lighthearted tale captures the miscommunication and mishaps that unfold when a young man tries to make good on the work site.