Hit Comics #20

In "The Deadly Scheme of Dr. Bork," the shadowy scientist unleashes a chilling plan to poison the city’s milk supply, turning a public staple into a weapon. With the cure locked away in their own hands, Dr. Bork’s twisted ambition hinges on fear—and profit—before the hero can stop them.

Dan Tootin' hawks a dubious "Elephant Extract" guaranteed to make anyone big and strong—but when an unsatisfied customer demands his money back, things take a hilarious turn in this one-page comedy from Ralph Johns.

Betty Bates finds herself drawn into a murderous backstage scheme when theatrical producer Victor Ralley is shot dead during a Broadway performance starring Rene Balbo. As shadowy figures move against her in the wings and Balbo's cane becomes a key piece of evidence, Betty must uncover what binds the actor to a vengeful former dancing partner determined to ruin him. The truth lurks in jealousy, revenge, and a calculated frame that aimed to destroy Balbo's career—no matter who had to die along the way.

In "The Spy Snatchers," the Ghost is tasked by FBI Chief Weever with delivering crucial documents to the War Department—only to face off against a towering German brute whose near-superhuman strength makes the mission perilous. The story unfolds with tense urgency as the hero navigates the threat, proving his worth in a high-stakes showdown.