Modern Comics #77

Against the backdrop of an ancient stone pyramid, Blackhawk — in his signature dark aviator uniform with the hawk emblem — stands ready for action alongside two of his squadron as a pack of hulking, ape-like Beast Men closes in from the ruins. Reed Crandall's cover art for this September 1948 issue captures a pulpy, adventure-serial energy that feels right at home in the pages of Modern Comics. It's a terrific showcase for the kind of globe-trotting, anything-can-happen storytelling that made Blackhawk one of Quality Comics' most enduring features.