Four Color #496

Sep 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "The Freightyard Robberies," a university professor finds himself targeted after a hand grenade is thrown at his apartment, setting off a tense investigation into a web of political intrigue. With a past tied to the Communist Party and knowledge of a mayoral candidate’s secret affiliations, the professor becomes a key figure in a dangerous game of espionage. Written by Paul S. Newman and illustrated by Frank Thorne, this 1953 thriller blends Cold War suspense with a mystery rooted in hidden identities and betrayal. Cover by Frank Thorne.

Contains 2 stories

The Freightyard Robberies

18 pp · Detective-Mystery

Michael AxfordMiss Case

When a string of brutal train hijackings in the freight yards leaves crews dead and medical supplies vanished—smuggled to the European black market—rumors swirl that the Green Hornet is behind the crimes. A note left at the scene pins the blame on him, throwing suspicion and chaos into the investigation.

Proof of Treason

16 pp · Detective-Mystery

Michael Axford

In "Proof of Treason," a university professor narrowly survives a grenade attack on his apartment, setting off a tense investigation into a dangerous secret. With a past tied to the Communist Party, he now holds incriminating evidence against a mayoral candidate whose own allegiance may be far more sinister than anyone suspected.