Feature Comics #98

In "Madame Diablo," Darrel and Martha stumble upon a victim disfigured by the mysterious Madam Diablo, whose twisted visage hints at a sinister force at work. As Martha tracks the villainess through shadowed streets, Darrel uncovers the source of her power—the enigmatic Sacred Eye of Ras-Aryat—setting the stage for a confrontation that will test their courage and resolve.

A grumpy fellow named Tabby gets suckered into buying a bottle of "Good Mood" potion from a street vendor, promising to cure his chronic complaining—but when the fumes spread across the city, everyone from police officers to a divorce judge suddenly becomes hopelessly cheerful, throwing the whole town into chaos. As the love-struck masses wreak havoc, bank robbers Dinklehup and his partner see their chance to strike, only to find themselves caught in the mayhem when there's still a little "Good Mood" potion left to go around. It's a wild ride of unintended consequences and quirky comedy as the city descends into happiness-induced pandemonium.

When Perky stumbles upon a house full of monsters—Frank, Count Jerkula, and a werewolf—he quickly learns they're more bumbling than terrifying. After Perky tears apart their act with criticism, he decides to give them a "new look" by cobbling together a hideous combination effect that sends the whole crew running in terror. A playful fantasy romp where a visitor teaches a house full of fiends that corniness beats genuine horror any day.

On the waterfront at Boco Largo, Rusty Ryan and the Boyville Brigadiers rescue a young woman from kidnappers—only to discover she's the daughter of Governor Castillo, who promptly invites them to a grand banquet in their honor. But the villainous Panzo Panchito has plans of his own to overthrow the governor, and he's willing to poison the feast to do it.