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Cover: Mort Meskin

Leading Comics #4

Oct 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Chapter I: The Sense Master," Mickey Gordon—whose hearing has been supercharged by Dr. Brett's mysterious extract—sets out to steal a diamond for the enigmatic 6th Sense, led by young Alce Howard. But when he hears Alice play the piano, her music stirs something unexpected, threatening to unravel his loyalty to his criminal boss. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Ed Dobrotka, with a striking cover by Mort Meskin, this 1942 tale from Leading Comics #4 introduces a unique twist on early superhero sensibilities.

Contains 9 stories
Chapter I: The Sense Master
6 pp · Superhero
Seven Soldiers of Victory [Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]Stripesy [Pat Dugan]Shining Knight [Sir Justin]Speedy [Roy Harper]Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]]The Sixth Sense [Dr. Brett] (villain)Fingers (villain)Leo Palate (villain)Eagle-Eye (villain)Bloodhound (villain)Mickey Gordon (villain)

In "Chapter I: The Sense Master," five criminals are abducted by a robot and subjected to a mysterious extract developed by Dr. Brett, amplifying their senses to superhuman levels. Now under the control of the paralyzed 6th Sense, they’re set to steal five priceless jewels—each sense finely tuned, each step a test of perception and precision.

Chapter II: The Crime Concerto!
9 pp · Superhero
The Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]WingAlice HowardMickey Gordon (villain)The Sixth Sense (villain)

In "Chapter II: The Crime Concerto!", Mickey Gordon—whose ears now hear every whisper and heartbeat—takes on a heist for the 6th Sense, led by young Alce Howard. But when the haunting melody of Alice’s piano begins to unravel his focus, his sharpened senses betray his mission, pulling him toward a choice he never expected.

Chapter III: Don Quixote Rides Again!
9 pp · Superhero
The Shining Knight [Sir Justin]WingDon CotyJohn WilkinsFingers (villain)The Sixth Sense (villain)

In "Chapter III: Don Quixote Rides Again!" from Leading Comics #4 (1942), the Shining Knight races to protect the legendary Yellow Topaz from falling into the clutches of Fingers, all while defending a man who sees himself as a modern-day Don Quixote—idealistic, bold, and utterly convinced of his own chivalric mission.

Chapter IV: The Man Who Followed His Nose!
9 pp · Superhero
The Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]Stripesy [Pat Dugan]Mr. PembertonMrs. PembertonBloodhound (villain)The Sixth Sense (villain)

In "Chapter IV: The Man Who Followed His Nose!", The Kid and Stripesy race against time to outwit Bloodhound, a villain whose uncanny sense of smell makes him nearly impossible to hide from—especially when the target is the legendary sea-green emerald, coveted by the mysterious Sixth Sense.

Chapter V: The Man Who Was Afraid to Eat!
9 pp · Superhero
The Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Billy GunnLeo PalateKarl Dennison [aka Karl Denner]Henchman (villain)The Sixth Sense (villain)

In "Chapter V: The Man Who Was Afraid to Eat!", a terrified henchman becomes the pawn of the mysterious Sixth Sense, forced to carry out two dangerous tasks: poisoning Karl Denner’s cook and stealing his prized blue-white diamond. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1942 tale unfolds with a tense, creeping dread as fear and deception take center stage.

Chapter VI: The Man with the Miracle Eyes!
9 pp · Superhero
The Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]Eagle-Eye (villain)The Sixth Sense (as a robot)
Chapter VII
5 pp · Superhero
Seven Soldiers of Victory [Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]Stripesy [Pat Dugan]Shining Knight [Sir Justin]Speedy [Roy Harper]Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]]Mickey Gordon (villain, death)Fingers (villain, death)Bloodhound (villain, death)Henchman (villain, death)Eagle-Eye (villain, death)The Sixth Sense [Dr. Brett](villain, death)

In "Chapter VII" from Leading Comics #4 (1942), Jo faces off against the Sixth Sense, a foe whose true identity is hidden beneath a mask of deception. When the villain claims victory with a collection of mystical gems, the truth unfolds in a shocking twist that redefines the battle—and the man behind the machine.

Barney O'Dowd Meets Very Tough Competition
2 pp · Adventure
Barney O'Dowd
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Busy Bill

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Raw (Good) $93
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $3,577
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $1,839
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $574
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $513
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $372*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $358
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $325
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $227*
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $216*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $192*
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $192
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $145
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $126*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $87*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $67*
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $44*
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Full credits

artist, inker Ed Dobrotka
cover pencils, inks Mort Meskin

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Reprinted in Seven Soldiers of Victory Archives #1 (2005)

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