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Cover: Al Bryant
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Hit Comics #40

May 1946 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "Kid Eternity Battles Mr. Keeper," the young hero Kid Eternity faces a test of discipline when he defies Keep's orders by attempting to frame False Face, only to have his powers stripped when he summons Attila the Hun. After learning the consequences of his actions, his powers are restored—and he calls upon Genghis Khan to deliver a lesson in justice. A 1946 hit from Quality Comics, this issue features writing by Bill Woolfolk and art by Pete Riss, with a striking cover by Al Bryant.

Contains 9 stories
Kid Eternity Battles Mr. Keeper
15 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
Kid EternityMr. KeeperFalse FaceHarry Greb Attila the Hun (villain)Genghis Khan (villain)

In "Kid Eternity Battles Mr. Keeper," the young hero Kid Eternity faces a test of discipline when he attempts to manipulate justice by framing False Face—only to be punished by Mr. Keeper, who strips him of his powers. After learning the hard way that even heroes must follow rules, the Kid regains his abilities and calls upon Genghis Khan to deliver a lesson to Attila the Hun.

Murder at Farnes Manor
8 pp
Betty BatesCharles Belson
Ghost Story
5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Movie Stars
8 pp
Her Highness Beautifier
5 pp · Humor

Her Highness and her partner Silk hatch a scheme to one-up an old acquaintance—a street-corner pitchman hawking a dubious beautifier—by stealing his product and running their own con with a trick involving makeup and misdirection. When their plan backfires in unexpected ways, the two find themselves tangled up with the law while their rival adapts and thrives, leaving Her Highness to wonder if crime really pays.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Prison Break
5 pp · Adventure, Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Pet Dog
6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $18
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $425
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $330
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $132*
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $38*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $32*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $23*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $22*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $20*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist Pete Riss
cover pencils, inks Al Bryant

Reprints

Reprinted in Colossal Film Comic #[nn] (1957)

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