Kid Eternity #11

Sep 1948 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD

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In "Mr. Pierce's Invention," Kid Eternity faces a shocking twist when Mr. Keeper reveals his long-lost evil twin, exiled to Stygia millennia ago, has broken free and is now on Earth—disguising himself as a harmless inventor. With his powers temporarily nullified, the Kid must rely on wit and the ancient "Cup of Jove" to stop his brother's rampage, aided only by the mysterious Handsome Harry. Written by Bill Woolfolk and illustrated by Pete Riss, this 1948 Quality Comics classic delivers a clever, supernatural showdown with a twist that redefines the Kid’s origins. Cover by Pete Riss.

Contains 4 stories

Mr. Pierce's Invention

12 pp · Superhero

PierceHermann Ludwig HelmholtzCharles SteinmetzWilhelm Konrad RoentgenDaedalusA Neanderthal manMr. Graspe (villain)Max Minelli (villain)

A Loaf of Bread

11 pp · Superhero

Greer (introduction, death)Karov (introduction, death)Doan (introduction)Mutafa Baza (introduction)Jean ValjeanJavertJohn MarshallNefertitiIkhnaton

When Kid Eternity witnesses a man stealing a loaf of bread, he summons Jean Valjean to warn the thief of the consequences—but the situation spirals into murder when a second thief kills the first for the very same loaf. Kid and Mr. Keeper must uncover the truth behind the bread, which conceals a jeweled cat worth a fortune, tracing its ownership back through rival claimants and cold-blooded criminals. With the stakes and body count rising, Kid calls on Chief Justice John Marshall to settle who the cat truly belongs to.

Grandmother Mayhem

8 pp · Humor

Jasper DewgoodGrandmother Mayhem (villain)Lefty (villain)

When millionaire philanthropist Jasper Dewgood arrives in a small farming town to survey rural charities, he finds himself charmed by a seemingly sweet grandmother running a local old folks' home—only to discover that she and her associate Lefty are actually seasoned crooks running an elaborate con to bilk him out of his fortune. As Dewgood finds himself tied up and forced to sign blank checks while the criminals attempt to impersonate him, he'll need to call on all his wits to outwit Grandmother Mayhem and her mob before they finish their scheme.

Mr. Keeper's Evil Twin

14 pp · Superhero

Dagger Dan (introduction, death)Wolf LarsenMr. Keeper's twin (villain)Handsome Harry (villain)

In "Mr. Keeper's Evil Twin," the Kid Eternity learns from Mr. Keeper that his mentor has a long-lost brother—banished to Stygia eons ago—now escaped and wreaking havoc on Earth. With the help of Handsome Harry, the evil twin begins a rampage, forcing the powerless Kid to find a way to stop him before it's too late.