Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Flash Comics #47

Nov 1943 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Seeing Is Believing!", gang leader "Pipe" Rickett exploits the public's poor attention to detail, launching a crime spree confident that no one will recognize his men in a police lineup. Written by Gardner F. Fox and illustrated by E. E. Hibbard, this 1943 Flash Comics tale plays on perception and deception in a clever, suspenseful setup. The cover, by Sheldon Moldoff, captures the moment of tension with sharp, dynamic lines.

Contains 6 stories

Seeing Is Believing!

13 pp · Superhero

The Flash [Jay Garrick]"Pipe" Rickett (villain, introduction)Joan Williams

In "Seeing Is Believing!" from Flash Comics #47 (1943), gang leader "Pipe" Rickett bets everything on the public’s poor attention to detail, launching a crime spree confident that no one will notice his gang members—no matter how many times they’re caught on camera or seen in person. With a clever twist on perception and memory, he’s counting on the fact that even when caught, no one will be able to identify him or his crew in a lineup.

Pranks on Ship

7 pp · Humor, Superhero

Johnny ThunderThunderbolt

The Metal Man

8 pp · Fantasy, War

The Ghost Patrol [FredSlimPedro]Armand (a giant robot)

Murder in the Art Department

6 pp · Adventure, Humor

Fuller PhunLotta TalentRalph McSneerAndrew Handy

The Penthouse Murder

6 pp · Adventure

The Whip [Rod Gaynor]"Foxy" FordPam ParkerTony Dagone

The Case of the Impolite Salesmen

9 pp · Superhero

The Hawkman [Carter Hall]Hawkgirl [Shiera Sanders]

When a rude salesperson insults Carter Hall, the man is furious—unaware that the shop he’s in is a front for a hidden gang operation, and the gang leaders have no interest in customers, polite or otherwise.