Red Seal Comics #16
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
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.
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.
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.
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