Exciting Comics #66

Mar 1949 · Pines · 0.10 USD

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In "The Talons of the Leopard Queen!", a 1949 tale drawn by Jerry Robinson with inks by Mort Meskin, a young boy’s prized autographed photo of the Black Terror and Tim becomes the target of a daring crime ring seeking to forge a letter from the hero to pull off a bank heist. The story unfolds through a nostalgic flashback, weaving a tale of youthful adventure and cunning villains, all anchored in the real-life memory of a grandfather, Howie, and his nephew Snubby. The cover, a striking piece by Alex Schomburg, captures the mystery and danger of the moment with bold, dramatic flair.

Contains 5 stories

The Talons of the Leopard Queen!

10 pp · Adventure, Jungle

Judy of the JunglePistol RobertsJim Rockwell (geologist)Laura RockwellFreddy RockwellBabiThe Leopard Queen

In "The Talons of the Leopard Queen!", the Rockwells’ jungle expedition takes a deadly turn when they’re captured by the tribesmen of Majaja, who plan to sacrifice Jim and Laura to their fearsome were-leopard queen. With Freddy escaping and racing to find Judy, the two must navigate the perilous jungle to save the Rockwells before the queen’s poison-clawed gloves claim another victim.

Peril on the Plains!

9 pp · Western-Frontier

Rick Howard [The Mystery Rider]Sheriff Mike MadisonRufe"Red2 Meegan (notorious killer, death)Lila HallidayBig Cloud

When Red Meegan murders Big Cloud and frames the white townspeople for the killing, he ignites a deadly Apache uprising—trapping Lila Halliday and Sheriff Mike Madison in the crossfire of a war built on lies. Rick Howard and the Mystery Rider must race against time to expose Meegan's treachery and prevent a bloodbath on the frontier.

Grandpa Shows His Medals!

9 pp · Superhero

The Terror Twins [The Black Terror [Bob Benton]Tim Roland]HowieSnubbyCrane (bank manager)

Water Boy!

7 pp · Humor

Roger DodgerMabel-SugarMa DodgerRuthFreddieMister GriperMister Latcher (plumber)

Roger Dodger is desperate for movie money after Mabel-Sugar demands he take her to the fanciest theater in town—so he races through a series of misadventures trying to earn the cash, only to find that trouble with water seems to follow him at every turn. With a flooded cellar, a nervous breakdown about anything aquatic, and his date still hanging in the balance, Roger's got to figure out how to salvage the evening before showtime arrives.

The Racket That Ran by Radio!

8 pp · Crime

Johnny Dale, Secret AgentLouie Poe (dope peddler)The Chief