Cover: E. E. Hibbard

Flash Comics #22

Oct 1941 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Hatchet Cult," Flash investigates a mysterious revival of a deadly Tong sect in Chinatown, where Joan Williams seeks help from an eye doctor only to become a target. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Hal Sharp, this 1941 adventure blends mystery and pulp intrigue, with a cover by E. E. Hibbard capturing the story’s shadowy tension.

Contains 7 stories

The Hatchet Cult

13 pp · Superhero

The Flash [Jay Garrick]Joan WilliamsKai Fu (death)Jan Vordyce (villain, introduction)Kong (villain, introduction)

In "The Hatchet Cult," Joan Williams seeks medical help in Chinatown when she's ambushed by a mysterious sect of the Tong. The Flash steps in, determined to uncover who revived the cult and what their true motives might be.

Johnny's New Adopted Daughter

8 pp · Humor, Superhero

Johnny ThunderPeachy Pet

Rescued by Radio

6 pp · Adventure

Les Sparks

The Adventure of the Siamese Twins!

7 pp · Detective-Mystery

The King [King Standish]

Mistaken Identity

6 pp · Western-Frontier

The Whip [Rod Gaynor]

The Maharajah's Necklace

8 pp · Adventure, Humor

The Adventure of the 'Killer Gang'!

9 pp · Superhero

The Hawkman [Carter Hall]Shiera SandersPolice Commissioner GivvensJoe Givvens (villain)The Killer Gang (villains)

In "The Adventure of the 'Killer Gang'!", Hawkman is driven to uncover the truth behind a brutal murder witnessed by Shiera, leading him on a dangerous pursuit that takes a shocking turn when he learns the gang's leader is the son of the Police Commissioner.