More Fun Comics #77

In "Doom over Gayland," Aquaman takes on the dangerous Black Jack, a villain operating a gambling ship, when the criminal kidnaps the daughter of a senator and demands a ransom. Written by Manly Wade Wellman and illustrated by Paul Norris, this 1942 adventure sees Aquaman navigate treacherous waters—both literal and moral—on a mission to rescue the girl and bring the criminal to justice. The cover by George Papp captures the story’s high-stakes tension with a striking image of the hero in action.