Cover: Mort Meskin

Leading Comics #4

Oct 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Chapter I: The Sense Master”

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.

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writer Bill Finger · artist, inker Ed Dobrotka · cover Mort Meskin

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writer Bill Finger

artist, inker Ed Dobrotka

cover pencils, inks Mort Meskin

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Mickey Gordon, whose sense of hearing has been dramatically bolstered by Dr. Brett's extract, seeks to steal a diamond for the 6th Sense owned by young Alce Howard. But this heightened sense of hearing is overcome by the beautiful music Alice plays on her piano and Gordon attempts to turn against his evil boss.

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