Modern Comics #84

Modern Comics #84 puts Blackhawk in serious trouble — cover artists Reed Crandall depicts the ace aviator flat on the ground, scrambling to defend himself as a menacing guard in a red uniform raises a large rock overhead, with prisoners looking on desperately from behind iron bars. The cover teaser promises that "Blackhawk answers the call of a man who died!", setting up the interior story "The Last Testament of Jon Yandro" with a genuinely gripping sense of mystery and danger. A fine example of Quality Comics' knack for covers that pull you straight into the action, this 1949 issue is a treat for any fan of Golden Age adventure comics.