Johnny Hazard #5

In Johnny Hazard #5 (1950), the daring trio of Johnny, Brandy, and Wild Bill Hiccup find themselves in a tense aerial chase after a pirate plane begins pursuit. As tensions rise mid-flight, Brandy and Wild Bill each take turns with a machine gun from their cargo, leading to chaotic results before they finally reach a waiting ship in the harbor—only to discover Captain Gore and a mysterious Lady Mist are there to collect their weapons. Once on land, Johnny meets Side-Pocket Slim, a man who’s recently fallen prey to the same pirates haunting their mission. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Frank Robbins, this issue delivers high-stakes adventure with a tight, grounded narrative and sharp, expressive artwork.