Popular Comics#82

Popular Comics #82

Dec 1942 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "The Return of Robin Hood [Episode 4]" from Popular Comics #82 (1942), young Ted faces a desperate stand against enemy forces after a Japanese plane crashes on the ice. With his father injured and the enemy planning reinforcements, Ted must act fast—planting a bomb in a hidden cabin, leading to a tense struggle that ends in explosive sacrifice. Written by Gaylord Du Bois, this wartime adventure blends survival, courage, and high-stakes action in a story that remains grounded in its moment, with no heroics beyond what the situation demands.

Contains 12 stories

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Smokey StoverChief Cash U. NuttSpooky (a cat)

Untitled Adventure story

8 pp · Adventure, Aviation

Smilin' Jack [Jack Martin]Fat StuffDownwind JaxonInspectorDouble Exposure DonChief No-TalkMary SmithMummy Smith (villain)Hop (villain)

The Return of Robin Hood [Episode 4]

11 pp · Adventure, Historical

Robin HoodAlanTinyMaid MargaretMrs. GoodwinBen GoodwinHal GoodwinTom GoodwinSir Ludwig De MalbourneSheriff of Nottingham

Untitled Crime story

4 pp · Crime

Chief John WinstonConrad BeasleyGailMoeKarl Blitzen [also as Karl Rodentz] (villain)Butch Faraday (villain)Mike (villain)Tony Malero (villain)Gus (villain)

Untitled Adventure story

8 pp · Adventure

April Kane (first appearance)Madame SudWeazel [M. Belette] (villain)Baron De Plexus (villain)Slugger Dunn (villain)

Untitled Adventure story

5 pp · Adventure, War

Don WinslowRed PenningtonProfessor Olympus LanctonMr. Anders

Untitled Drama story

3 pp · Drama

Skeezix WalletNina ClockTopsAunt HessyLarry PackerMary Lamb

Untitled Superhero story

5.67 pp · Superhero

Chief MurphySgt. MahonAunt FlossieMr. WeeksPatsy Sallow (villain)