Gwandanaland Comics #2441

Gwandanaland Comics #2441 collects "Stories of the Black Hood's Arch-Enemy," spotlighting the sinister Skull — a green-faced, caped villain who dominates this striking cover as he lurks through a foggy dockside setting, nervously muttering that someone is following him, while the Black Hood himself looms large overhead as the "Man of Mystery." The cover panels tease a tense waterfront confrontation between the two, with the Skull clearly unsettled by his pursuer's presence. If you've been looking for a focused deep-dive into one of the Golden Age's more atmospheric hero-villain rivalries, this 2019 collection makes for a compelling read.