Gwandanaland Comics #2220

This 2018 Gwandanaland Comics treasury reprints the April edition of Blue Bolt Vol. 2, No. 11, and Harold De Lay's cover art sets the scene with striking Golden Age energy — a massive mechanical spider-like idol looms menacingly over a young hero crouched on a platform, while a horned villain threatens from below and figures scramble in the background. A caption on the cover itself tells us that Edison Bell's pal Jerry saved the day by hiding in the headhunters' mechanical idol, giving readers a tantalizing glimpse into the pulpy adventure within. Packed with features including Blue Bolt, Sergeant Spook, Sub-Zero, Superhorse, and Krisko and Jasper, this treasury volume is a generous serving of early comics storytelling from a wonderfully inventive era.