Police Trap #16

Jan 1964 · I. W. Publishing / Super Comics · 0.12 USD

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This issue is an anthology containing two crime stories. "The Capture" depicts a confrontation between police and criminals over a tipped-off job, with officers pursuing suspects through an urban setting at night. "The Grafter" follows Officer Kelsey and his partner as they investigate a counterfeit money operation, tracing the source of bad bills through interrogations and stakeouts while uncovering a payoff scheme involving a corrupt patrol officer named Macy. The second story culminates in a dramatic fire at an apartment building where the counterfeiters are operating, forcing the officers to evacuate civilians and combat the blaze.

Contains 5 stories

The Capture

4 pp

A desperate fugitive known only as Louis Fenner calls the police station, claiming he wants to turn himself in—but only on his own terms, demanding to speak with a newspaper columnist. As the sergeant and his officers try to outmaneuver him through a tense phone game, they must convince the commissioner to take the call, all while the city’s fate hangs in the balance.

Masher

5 pp

Mary Kelly, a young woman navigating the crowded subway, finds herself targeted by a persistent man who makes unwanted advances. As she tries to maintain her composure and distance, she unexpectedly confronts him — only to reveal she’s not just a victim, but a police officer herself. The tension builds as she takes decisive action, leading to a surprising turn of events that leaves her with an unexpected choice.

Beer Party

5 pp

In a quiet moment before a retirement party, a lieutenant reflects on duty and loss as the squad room buzzes with celebration for Murph, only to be interrupted by a sudden, violent arrest that shatters the mood. The story unfolds with a poignant contrast between the festive atmosphere and the harsh realities of police work, culminating in a bittersweet toast to a fallen colleague.

The Grafter

5 pp

Detective Golden investigates a tip about corruption on his beat, following a suspicious pickpocket’s claim that Patrolman Ed Macy is taking payoffs. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of connections between Macy, local mob figures, and a loan shark, forcing him to confront the possibility that his trusted colleague is part of a larger scheme. The story builds tension as Golden pieces together the truth, testing his loyalty and sense of justice.

The Beefer

6 pp

When a young man named Bronson is arrested for selling goods on the street, Officer Harris, burdened by the weight of his badge and the cynicism it brings, struggles with his role as a cop—until a fire in a tenement forces him to confront the human cost of his duty. As he risks his life to save a child trapped in the burning building, Harris finds a moment of purpose that reshapes his view of justice, duty, and the people he’s sworn to protect.