Popular Comics #105
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Bootleg Gas" in Popular Comics #105 (1944) delivers a heartfelt wartime tale centered on Floyd, a veteran blinded by war, and his loyal dog, Pandhandler. Written by Gaylord Du Bois, the story explores Floyd’s struggle to adapt with the help of a guide dog program, testing his bond with Panhandler when a trained dog named Pat is offered as a replacement. The cover by an unknown artist captures the emotional weight of the moment, making this a quietly powerful entry in a classic era of comics.
In a wartime tale of love and duty, Jack and Joy plan to elope to escape wedding pressures—only for their moment to be shattered when Downwind, secretly in love with Joy, crashes his plane just as they’re about to leave. With the ceremony cut short, Jack sets out to find the downed pilot, leaving Joy behind in the quiet aftermath.
In "Bootleg Gas," OPA investigator Chuck zeroes in on a suspicious filling station that buys gas but never sells it—until a paint truck fire reveals a hidden operation. With the help of a chemist and a careful look at the neighboring paint company, Chuck uncovers a clever scheme: gasoline is being siphoned into paint cans and sold on the black market.
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Reprinted in Four Color #80 (1945)
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