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Cover: Joe Beck & Otto Eppers
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Red Seal Comics #16

Apr 1946 · Chesler / Dynamic · 0.10 USD
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In "The White Death," the Veiled Avenger investigates a mysterious illness striking only the wealthy, beginning with a young woman's sudden death from anemia and escalating to a series of targeted attacks on railroad executives. Posing as a new identity to lure out the perpetrators, she uncovers a sinister plot that preys on the rich—using illness as a cover to steal their fortunes. Art by Gus Ricca, with a striking cover by Joe Beck and Otto Eppers, this 1946 Red Seal Comics issue delivers a classic mystery with a sharp, socially aware twist.

Contains 8 stories
Untitled story
6 pp
Black Dwarf
Untitled story
6 pp
Untitled story
4 pp
Untitled Fantasy story
5 pp · Fantasy
Untitled Western-Frontier story
2 pp · Western-Frontier
The White Death
6 pp · Crime
Veiled Avenger [Ginny Spears] [aka Cornelia Velvet] (secretary for the District Attorney)unnamed District AttorneyDarlene Riker (death)SkipperJ. A. Rockweilder (President of the Great Central Railroad)Dr. Claude North (death)Abner Gatthold (villain, bio-chemist, death)Blasto (villain, death)Trigger (villain, death)

In "The White Death," the Veiled Avenger investigates a string of mysterious deaths and near-fatal illnesses among wealthy railroad patrons, all seemingly struck by anemia. Posing as a vulnerable target, she sets a trap to expose a criminal scheme targeting only the rich—using illness as a cover to steal their fortunes.

The Symbol of Sin
6 pp · Science Fiction

Barry Kuda and his companion Algie are guests of honor at Queen Merma's farewell banquet when the palace itself begins to crumble—the work of Sato and his army of heat-powered warriors rising from a volcanic city beneath the sea. As chaos engulfs the kingdom and Sato's forces close in, Barry must race to protect the Queen while battling Sato's glowing-hot soldiers and uncovering what the villain truly wants. With the fate of Queen Merma and her realm hanging in the balance, Barry and Algie face their most fiery challenge yet.

"A routine interview turned into a nightmare..."
7 pp · Crime

Lucky Coyne heads out for a routine interview with actress Flora Leeds, but the assignment takes a deadly turn when a blown tire and a mysterious getaway derail everything. As Lucky and his companion Kitty investigate what should have been a simple story, they uncover a murder plot, frame-up, and a dangerous criminal willing to kill to keep his secrets hidden. Trapped in a web of violence and deception, Lucky must piece together the truth before the wrong man pays the price.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $55
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,399
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $105*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $76*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $62*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $48*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $43*
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Full credits

artist, inker Gus Ricca
cover pencils Joe Beck
cover inks Otto Eppers

Reprints

↩ Reprints Star Ranger #6 (1937), Star Comics #9 (1938)

Reprinted in Authentic Police Cases #3 (1948), Crime Reporter #1 (1948), The Texan #2 (1948), The Texan #8 (1950), Spicy Tales Special #1 (1989), Men of Mystery Comics #85 (2011), Divas, Dames & Daredevils #[nn] (2013), Golden-Age Greats Spotlight #14 (2013), Men of Mystery Comics #113 (2019), Heroine Heaven #3 (2023)

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