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Hit Comics #46

May 1947 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "Kid Eternity Hoax!", the ever-resourceful Kid Eternity finds himself navigating the unexpected complications of a crush when Lily takes a shine to his heroic persona. With advice from the unlikely source of Lord Byron, he tries to win her favor—only to be tested when real danger strikes in the form of kidnappers targeting Lily’s inheritance. The story unfolds with charm and whimsy, all drawn in bold, expressive style by Pete Riss, whose dynamic pencils and inks bring the caper to life on both page and cover.

Contains 9 stories
Kid Eternity Hoax!
15 pp · Superhero
Kid EternityMr. KeeperLily LawtonDavy CrockettAlexander HamiltonLord ByronTecumsehBelle BoydJesse James (villain)

In "Kid Eternity Hoax!" from Hit Comics #46 (1947), Jo finds himself tangled in a surprising turn of events when Lily, smitten by his heroic flair, seeks his advice on love. With a nod to poetic wisdom, the Kid turns to Lord Byron for guidance—only to learn that winning her heart might require more than a clever line. When Lily is kidnapped by strangers after a mysterious inheritance comes into play, the Kid’s quick thinking and daring rescue take center stage, leading to an unexpected invitation to a lavish party.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
5 pp · Humor
Untitled story
6 pp
The Scales of Justice
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Betty BattesAttorney PollyfoxGill ShanxonLarry

Betty Bates, a glamorous district attorney, finds herself caught between a dangerous game of legal maneuvering and raw intimidation when she's forced to dismiss charges against the suspected crime boss Gill Shanxon—only to have his attorney, Pollyfox, threaten a massive lawsuit that could destroy her career. Determined to prove Shanxon's guilt, Betty pursues new evidence and witnesses, but discovers that her quarry is willing to use threats and violence to keep her silent. As the battle escalates through the press and the streets, the scales of justice teeter dangerously between truth and corruption.

Romance in the Rough
5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Charlie Horse

When Charlie Horse's pal Jeepers Creepers concocts a hate potion to drive away a persistent admirer, a mix-up with a love potion meant for another girl sends the scheme hilariously sideways. As potions get switched and mishaps pile up, Charlie finds himself caught in a chaotic romantic tangle that neither potion was designed to fix.

Untitled Adventure story
5 pp · Adventure, Humor
Swab DeckerBob Masters
Untitled story
8 pp
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $32
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $838*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $538*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $204
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $173
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $136*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $99*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $79*
* 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, inker Pete Riss
cover pencils, inks Pete Riss

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Reprinted in Superboy #185 (1972)

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