Police Comics #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Herr Strasse's Sea Island Spy Ring," chemist Roy pushes his experiments to dangerous limits, creating a volatile compound that only reacts to his own body heat—leading to a tense, high-stakes showdown with a Nazi vessel near Havana. Written by Paul Gustavson and brought to life with dynamic art by Will Eisner and Lou Fine, this 1941 thriller blends scientific ingenuity with wartime intrigue. The cover by Gill Fox captures the era’s bold style, making this early Human Bomb adventure a standout in the Police Comics series.
In "Herr Strasse's Sea Island Spy Ring," Rod's revolutionary combat bomber—capable of operating from just 50 yards of runway—becomes the target of a Nazi espionage plot, forcing the Firebrand to intervene before the U.S. military places a massive order for 5000 units.
In "Dr. Scratch of Demon Hill," a chilling mystery unfolds as the reclusive Dr. Scratch attempts to construct an electronic brain from the preserved minds of legendary scientists. Reporter Chic Carter, stepping away from his past as the Sword, dives into the case, uncovering a sinister experiment hidden beneath the eerie quiet of Demon Hill.
In "Crime School for Delinquent Girls," Madam Brawn runs a school for wayward girls with a dangerous agenda—taking over Windy City’s protection racket. When Eel O'Brian tries to infiltrate the operation, Plastic Man steps in, only to be tangled up before finally bringing her down. Though he grants her leniency, Madam Brawn doesn’t let the matter end there—she vows revenge.
In this 1941 tale from *Police Comics #4*, chemist Roy pushes his genius to the edge, crafting a volatile compound that only ignites when touched by his own skin. When the Human Bomb faces a Nazi threat en route to Havana, Roy’s invention becomes the key to stopping them—though its unpredictable nature raises the stakes higher than ever.
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Reprinted in Plastic Man Archives #1 (1999), 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), PS Artbooks Softee: Police Comics #2 (2025)
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