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National Comics #36

Oct 1943 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "Briefcase at the Hotel Bizum," the Unknown follows a trail of espionage from a dead spy’s hidden code book, uncovering a shadowy network of global sabotage. With sharp instincts and a steady hand, he tracks down the elusive trio known as the Murderous Three, culminating in a dramatic showdown that brings their reign of chaos to a fiery end. Art by Rudy Palais brings the wartime intrigue to life, while the cover by Alex Kotzky captures the tension with bold, cinematic flair — a standout 1943 adventure from Quality Comics.

Contains 11 stories
Briefcase at the Hotel Bizum
11 pp · Superhero
Uncle SamBuddy [Buddy Smith]Captain Ivan (introduction)the Nazis (villains)
The Midget
1 pp · Humor
Windy Breeze
Ghost Ship in the Yukon
7 pp · Superhero
Quicksilver [Max]Shoshone (Indian man)Mrs. Bailey (introduction)Mrs. Bailey's son (introduction)the Japanese (villains)

In "Ghost Ship in the Yukon," Quicksilver teams up with the resourceful Shoshone as they track down Japanese operatives in the frozen Alaskan wilderness, where a mysterious ghost ship looms over the snow-covered tundra. When Mrs. Bailey is in danger, Shoshone’s quick thinking saves her life, earning him her gratitude—and a surprising offer to become her handyman.

The Murderous Three
6 pp · War
The UnknownThe Murderous Three [Piano CharleyMarion Wellsthe Dutchman] (villains, introduction for all, all die)

In "The Murderous Three," the Unknown races against time to unravel a deadly code book left behind by a fallen spy, uncovering the shadowy trio behind global sabotage. As the trail leads to a final confrontation, the fate of the three master spies hangs in the balance.

The Reanimation Formula
6 pp · Humor
Prof. Noodle (first appearance)Morguen (first appearance)Zambini (first appearance)Zambini's wife (first appearance)
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Salty WatersCaptain
Kapitan Feltig vs. Lt. Commander Blake
7 pp · War
Kapitan Carl Wilhelm Feutig (first appearancevillaindeath)the Nazis (villains)Lt. Commander Harvey Blake (first appearance)
Queen of the Beggars
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally O'NeilThe Beggar Queen and her gang (first appearancevillains)Blind Sam (first appearancevillain)Dopey (first appearancedeath)

Policewoman Sally O'Neil investigates a dope racket that leads her to the waterfront lair of the Beggar Queen, a cunning criminal who uses a gang of fake beggars to run her operation—including the blind man Blind Sam and a street hustler named Dopey. When Sally gets too close to the truth, she finds herself trapped in the Beggar Queen's hideout, forced to use her wits and nerve to outmaneuver a ruthless adversary who's already shown she'll kill to protect her secrets.

The Case of the Yoga Yeggs
5 pp · Detective-Mystery
Chic CarterRepulsive Reardon (first appearancevillain)Loathsome Louie (first appearancevillain)T. Hamadraba (first appearancevillain)

Detective Chic Carter finds himself caught up in a suspicious scheme when a mysterious yogi named T. Hamadraba arrives at a high-society charity party alongside two suspicious disciples—who turn out to be the criminals Repulsive Reardon and Loathsome Louie. As the yogi puts the party guests into trances under the guise of yoga instruction, Carter pieces together that something far more sinister is unfolding. With quick thinking and a call to the police, Carter turns the tables on the con artists before their plan can come to fruition.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Cyclone Cupid
Case No. 10
9 pp · Spy
G-2 [Captain Don Leash]Fraulein Thura (villain, introduction, Nazi spy chief)Kurt (villain, introduction)Ebo (villain, introduction)

In "Case No. 10," a mysterious new woman spy chief lands in America by U-boat with a mission to capture G-2, but the tables turn when G-2 outsmarts her—handing her over to authorities with the firm but unyielding words, "I don't shoot women."

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $101
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $2,744
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $540
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CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $330
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $123*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $53*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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Full credits

artist, inker Rudy Palais
cover pencils, inks Alex Kotzky

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