Detective Comics #4

Speed investigates the mysterious death of his friend Arthur Bell on San José Island, posing as a beggar to blend in and track down clues. There, he encounters May Adams in a dimly lit bar, a fellow acquaintance of Bell’s, before being captured in a dangerous trap. The truth behind the murder unfolds through cunning and stealth, leading to justice—though not without risk.

In "The Rajah's Ruby," Cosmo sails to Bombay on a mission to protect a priceless gem destined for the Rajah Daj. Disguised as a deaf mute, he infiltrates an inland caravan to ensure its safe delivery—only to find the gem's guardian, Hartley, kidnapped by the ruthless Hutchinson. With danger closing in, Cosmo must use his wits and stealth to intervene, all while keeping his identity hidden.

In the dusty frontier town of 1937, Buck rides with the sheriff to the Diamond V Ranch, where a deadly ambush has left Vanter’s partner dead. When Buck spots the shady Logan loitering in a hotel, he follows the man into the night, uncovering a chilling trail of stolen beef and hidden motives. As the truth begins to surface, the line between loyalty and betrayal grows dangerously thin.

In "The Balinoff Case, Part 4," Regan and Sally remain trapped in Olga Balinoff’s clutches as tension mounts. When Officer O'Toole arrives just in time to save Regan from a fatal shot, he’s quickly outmaneuvered by Olga, who slips away with her two accomplices. Back at the station, Regan faces the commissioner’s wrath—only to learn the lab has cracked the mystery behind the enigmatic bronze figure.