Crack Comics #49

Jul 1947 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD

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In "Captain Triumph Finds a Hole in the Ground!", the always-ambitious Biff takes a risky gamble on an oil well, hoping to strike it rich—only to find himself in over his head. With the help of the ever-resourceful Captain Triumph, he’s about to discover whether the ground beneath him holds fortune… or something far more unexpected. Art by Reed Crandall, with cover pencils and inks by the same, this 1947 issue captures the era’s blend of adventure and whimsy in a single, strikingly drawn tale.

Contains 9 stories

Captain Triumph Finds a Hole in the Ground!

15 pp · Superhero

Captain Triumph [Lance and Michael Gallant]BiffKim MeredithBixie (death)Pete PloverKurlash (villain, introduction, death)

In "Captain Triumph Finds a Hole in the Ground!" from Crack Comics #49 (1947), Jo and Biff’s latest get-rich-quick scheme takes a surprising turn when Captain Triumph intervenes—only to discover a mysterious oil well that might just change everything. With Biff’s usual hustle meeting the hero’s unexpected help, the real question becomes: what lies beneath the surface?

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Molly MaloneyPop MaloneyBlow Topper

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Molly MaloneyPop MaloneyPuncasso

The Model Train Robbery

6 pp · Humor

The Cab That Looked Like O'Hara's

6 pp · Adventure

Hack O'HaraDudeWhiffyKnifer

The Playground Peril