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Cover: Al Bryant
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Modern Comics #48

Apr 1946 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In 1946’s Modern Comics #48, set in 1930s Haiti, a chilling mystery unfolds as children vanish under eerie circumstances—buried only to be found missing, their disappearances tied to the sinister Black Prince’s need for free labor. The story, told with a stark, atmospheric edge, features a haunting cover by Al Bryant, whose bold pencils and inks bring the tale’s dread to life.

Contains 7 stories
The Pirates of Peroo!
15 pp · Adventure, War
Blackhawks [BlackhawkAndreChop ChopChuckHendricksonOlafStanislaus]Elosa (villain)BooleLango

The Blackhawks answer a distress call from Peroo Island, only to discover it's under siege by the ruthless pirate Elosa and her gang, who've enslaved the natives to mine the island's vast tin deposits. When one of the team is captured and separated from the others, the pirates' iron grip tightens—but the Blackhawks won't go down without a fight. This 1946 adventure pits the heroic team against greed, treachery, and an enemy determined to keep them from freeing Peroo Island.

Untitled Humor story
8 pp · Humor
Choo Choo LaMoeCherry LaneMr. DeNilleSnatch-Happy HarryLight-Fingered Lil
The Runaway Iceberg
4 pp · Humor, Aviation
HankJunior
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Military
Johnny DoughboyJoeMiss McSmith
Untitled Humor story
9 pp · Humor, Military
Private DogtagCaptainSergeantBuzz SkellyChief Standing Goat
Untitled Humor story
9 pp · Humor
Will BraggHesterGullyTerwilliger
Untitled Humor story
8 pp · Humor, Teen
Ezra JonesMyrna MooreDean DilsburySandraRollo

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $35
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $1,777*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,137
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $277*
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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $223*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $157
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $134*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $113*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $107*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $92*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $71*
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $51*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Bernard Dibble
cover pencils, inks Al Bryant

Reprints

Reprinted in Gwandanaland Comics #1120

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