Police Comics #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Woozy Winks Detective Agency," Jack Cole spins a playful, self-referential dream sequence where the comic’s own creator appears as a stuttering, nervous bystander. With Plastic Man dreaming of a team-up between Woozy Winks and a fictionalized Jack Cole, the story unfolds as a surreal mystery involving the crooks Abba and Dabba, all rendered in Cole’s distinctive, expressive style. The cover by Jack Cole captures the whimsical chaos of the tale, a 10-cent gem from 1943.
In "Woozy Winks Detective Agency," a dream sequence unfolds as the heroes fall unconscious after an explosion, leaving Jo to sketch the faces of crooks Abba and Dabba for a wanted poster. As Plastic Man dreams of a past alliance between Woozy Winks and Jack Cole, the un-named publisher—hidden in the shadows—steps in to free Cole from the villains.
In "The Case of the Kidnapped Corpse," a murdered jeweler leaves behind a mystery that throws Detective Richards into disgrace—suspended after being framed for the crime. With the clock ticking and the truth buried in shadows, Manhunter takes up the case, navigating a web of deception where even the dead aren’t safe from intrigue.
When Flatfoot Burns collapses at Zeke McCoy’s feet mid-reading, Zeke impulsively steps into the detective’s shoes—literally—taking on Flatfoot’s identity to unravel the mystery that’s just begun. With the badge in hand and the case unfolding, Zeke must play the part of the bumbling but well-meaning cop in a story that’s anything but ordinary.
Escaped convict Ogre Goran crashes back into the life of Mary Cowan, the woman who rejected him years ago, with violent obsession—but a chance encounter with fire leaves him burned and seemingly dead, only to resurface months later with a sinister new scheme. When The Spirit learns that Goran has kidnapped Mary and hidden her away at a remote lighthouse, he races to stop the desperate criminal before his twisted plans can unfold.
In "Enter: The Raven," Phantom Lady races to uncover the mastermind behind a series of assassination attempts on Senator Knight, following a lead that takes her to the docks. There, she discovers a hidden enemy who holds both her father and the mysterious prisoner known as The Raven captive, setting her on a dangerous path into a web of secrets.
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Reprinted in Plastic Man Archives #1 (1999), Men of Mystery Comics #24 (2000), Men of Mystery Champions Collection #[nn] (2006), Roy Thomas Presents Classic Phantom Lady Softee #1 (2013), Roy Thomas Presents Classic Phantom Lady #1 (2013), DC Finest: Plastic Man: The Origin of Plastic Man #[nn] (2025)
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