Police Comics #54

When Plastic Man investigates the murder of Professor Medew, he discovers that a brilliant new invention called the Thinking Machine is at the heart of the crime—and its creator, the villain calling himself the Thinker, will stop at nothing to keep it. As Plastic Man pursues him into a burning coal mine with the Machine's help, he quickly learns that relying on a device designed by a criminal mind comes with dangerous, unexpected consequences. Can he catch a murderer when the very tool meant to guide him keeps delivering surprises?

In a quiet moment during a military stint in India, Dewey tries to impress his general with a special tea—made from leaves sent by his mother—only to accidentally summon a very unexpected guest. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this short, wry 1946 tale from *Police Comics #54* turns a simple gesture into a feline-fueled farce.

In this 1946 tale from Police Comics #54, inventor Hustace puts his genius to a curious test by crafting a perfume that drives men wild for Honeybun—though his real motive is personal, as he’s finally found someone else to care for. The story unfolds with a mix of wry humor and classic superhero-era charm, spotlighting Hustace’s shift from obsession to something more meaningful.

When a rare book collector is murdered and his prized volume of Byron's Memoirs goes missing, The Spirit joins Commissioner Dolan in pursuing a killer who leaves only footprints suggesting a tall man—but nothing else. As more owners of the legendary book turn up dead and their copies vanish, The Spirit must uncover the real motive behind the murders before the final copy of this cursed volume claims another victim.