Cover: Harry Peter

Sensation Comics #23

Nov 1943 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The War Laugh Mania," Etta and the Holliday Girls take factory jobs to investigate a mysterious laughing sickness sweeping their town, while Wonder Woman quietly steps in to stop a family from turning on one another. Written by Charles Moulton and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Harry Peter—both on the interior and the cover—this 1943 issue blends wartime spirit with the kind of wholesome heroism that defined the era.

Contains 6 stories

The War Laugh Mania

13 pp · Superhero

Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Mugsy McGrew (school bully)Eileen McGrew (Mugsy's sister, introduction)Mr. McGrew (Mugsy and Eileen's father, introduction)Jimmy Simpson (school boy, introduction)General DarnellMajor Steve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsCyrus K. Knowles (villain, spy, introduction)Magda [also as Eileen McGrew] (villain, spy, introduction)

In "The War Laugh Mania," Etta and the Holliday Girls take factory jobs to investigate a mysterious laughing sickness sweeping their town, all while Wonder Woman quietly steps in to stop a family from turning on one another. The story blends wartime urgency with small acts of courage, showing how ordinary girls and a superhero alike find strength in unity.

A Summer's Day in Polonia

7 pp · Historical

Jon Valor [The Black Pirate]Justin ValorKing of PoloniaDuke of Bellemead

Pies, Spies and Alibis!

6 pp · Children, Superhero

Little Boy BlueTubbyToughyDan RogersHerr Blooper

Broken Banzais

8 pp · Superhero

The Gay Ghost

The Battle of the Toy Soldiers!

6 pp · Superhero

Mr. Terrific [Terry Sloane]Chauncey LoweHarmonica Hal (villain)