Cover: C. C. Beck & Pete Costanza

Master Comics #9

Dec 1940 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD

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In "Boss Kizer's Political Power Play," District Attorney Jordan finds himself at the center of a dangerous game when the powerful crime boss Kizer throws his support behind Jordan’s gubernatorial campaign—only to manipulate him from the shadows. With art by Jon Small and a striking cover by C. C. Beck and Pete Costanza, this 1940 issue delivers a tense, early example of political intrigue in the Golden Age of comics.

Contains 8 stories

Boss Kizer's Political Power Play

9 pp · Superhero

Sergeant KentDistrict Attorney JordanBoss Kizer (villain, political racketeer)Kizer's gang (villains)

In "Boss Kizer's Political Power Play," District Attorney Jordan finds himself caught in a dangerous game when the powerful mob boss Kizer throws his support behind Jordan’s gubernatorial campaign—only to secretly plan to manipulate him into shielding Kizer’s criminal empire. With politics and crime entwined, Jordan must navigate a web of deception where every promise could be a trap.

The Hijacked Bomber

8 pp · Superhero

Ken Wyman, ace reporter [Devil's Dagger]Mr. H (villain)

Quest for Jimmie's Parents

7 pp · Superhero

El CarimThe Duke (villain, introduction)

Captured by the Djungas

7 pp · Science Fiction

Captain VentureDjungas (first appearance, villain)King Leon (first appearance, villain)

The Drought of Doom

8 pp · Jungle

Lee GrangerEric (his pet lion)