Popular Comics #79

Sep 1942 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Clef Dweller," Chief Murphy and Nick dive into a mysterious cult nestled in a sleek, upscale neighborhood where patrons seek peace of mind—only to uncover a darker scheme. Written, drawn, and inked by Frank Thomas, the story unfolds with a sharp, noir-tinged edge as the Owl uncovers a web of secrets tied to celebrity targets. The cover, by Milton Caniff, captures the intrigue with its sleek, shadowed figures and a sense of hidden danger.

Contains 11 stories

Untitled Adventure story

8 pp · Adventure, Aviation

Smilin' Jack [Jack Martin]Fat StuffDownwind Jaxon [also as George]Mary Smith (voice only)Mrs. AndrewsMiss MurrayAlbertaDickieBirteelJuanitaRingtail (a monkey)

Clef Dweller

1 pp · Humor

Smokey StoverChief Cash U. NuttSpooky (a cat)

Untitled Adventure story

8 pp · Adventure

BurmaBig StoopNastalthia Vincenta Smythe-HeatherstoneReginald Smythe-HeatherstoneInspector GwennDrusilla Crail (villain, death)Chun Wi (villain)

The Return of Robin Hood [Episode 1]

7 pp · Adventure, Historical

Robin HoodBaron De Grise (villain, death)

Untitled Western-Frontier story

7 pp · Western-Frontier

CycloneMidgeCalico (a horse)The Great IncaDon Manuelo McCarthySandy Waters

Untitled Adventure story

5 pp · Adventure, War

Don WinslowRed PenningtonProfessor Olympus LanctonBetty ShipmanThe Purple Dictator (villain)

Untitled Drama story

4 pp · Drama

Skeezix WalletTopsGootchFuzzy

Untitled Drama story

1 pp · Drama, Humor

Andrew GumpUncle Bim Gump [Benjamin Gump]Little Napolean (a baby, unnamed)

Untitled Superhero story

7 pp · Superhero

Chief MurphyMrs. AstorpontSecret Order of Karanak [PoonaMaya (former press agent)] (villains, introduction for both)

In "null," Chief Murphy and Nick dive into a mysterious cult hiding in plain sight within a stylish, diverse neighborhood—where patrons seek peace from their troubles. But the Owl soon uncovers a darker scheme: the cult leader isn’t offering solace, but collecting secrets from celebrities, using them to manipulate and control.

Untitled Crime story

6 pp · Crime

Pete HansonTom CarsonTony Gorio (villain)

Untitled Adventure story

8 pp · Adventure, Historical

The Hurricane Kids [Alan BurnhamDave Burnham]Captain Bill Brady