Cover: Lou Ferstadt

Flash Comics #42

Jun 1943 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Gangster's Baby," a cunning criminal scientist unleashes a mind-bending device capable of erasing memories of his crimes from anyone who sees him—leaving the Flash to confront a foe who vanishes not just from sight, but from history itself. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, this 1943 adventure blends pulp intrigue with early superhero science, all captured in bold, dynamic art. The cover by Lou Ferstadt perfectly captures the story’s shadowy, suspenseful tone.

Contains 6 stories

The Gangster's Baby

13 pp · Superhero

The Flash [Jay Garrick]Tony's babyTough Tony (villain)Joan Williams

The Homesick Thunderbolt

7 pp · Humor, Superhero

Johnny ThunderThunderboltDaisy Darling

Ghost Met Ghost!

8 pp · Fantasy, War

The Ghost Patrol [SlimFredPedro]Herr Vogel (Nazi)

Disappearing Diamonds

6 pp · Adventure, Humor

Andrew HandyDick DareRalph McSneer

Birthdays and Bracelets

6 pp · Adventure

The Whip [Rodney Gaynor]Marisa Dillon

The Master of Memory

9 pp · Superhero

The Hawkman [Carter Hall]Nicholas HollowHawkgirl [Shiera Sanders]

In "The Master of Memory," a cunning criminal scientist deploys a mysterious device that erases all traces of his crimes and identity from the minds of those who witness them—leaving only confusion and a lingering sense of something amiss. The story unfolds as the device’s power challenges the very idea of truth and remembrance, testing the limits of justice in a world where memory can be stolen.