Master Detective #17

This bright yellow cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito crackles with mid-1960s energy as Young King Cole bursts through a crate-filled warehouse — the word balloons making clear he's crashing a smuggling ring and demanding they "stop the clock!" Chained to an ornate grandfather clock in the background is a striking red-skinned figure, while armed criminals in sharp suits scramble to stop the young detective's intervention. Pack in bonus features including "The Case of the Polka-Dot Bandit" and "Dr. Drew...The Zoo Man," and this 12-cent Super Comics package delivers a satisfying triple helping of pulpy detective thrills.