Cover: Irwin Hasen

Sensation Comics #3

Mar 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "A Spy in the Office," Wildcat uncovers a devious plot as the Purple Mask gang, sentenced to execution, leave behind a chilling warning of future vengeance. With Bill Finger’s sharp storytelling and Irwin Hasen’s dynamic art—both interior and on the cover—this 1942 Sensation Comics standout delivers suspense and intrigue in a wartime setting, all before the final twist is revealed.

Contains 6 stories

A Spy in the Office

13 pp · Superhero

Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Captain Steve TrevorColonel DarnellEtta CandyThe Holliday GirlsLila Brown (introduction, Trevor's secretary)Eve Brown (introduction. Lila's sister)X-46 [Agent Gross] (villain, introduction)Nazi agents (villains, introduction)

In "A Spy in the Office," Diana takes a new job as secretary to Colonel Darnell, only to be falsely accused of espionage by a suspicious coworker. With Trevor in danger and the office rife with secrets, Wonder Woman must uncover the truth before it's too late.

The Schemes of Juan Marche

8 pp · Adventure, Historical

The Black Pirate [Jon Valor]Don Carlos (villain)ManuelJuan Marche (introduction, death)King PhillipDonna Bonita

The Phony Presidente

8 pp · Superhero

Mr. Terrific [Terry Sloane]Wanda WilsonPresidente Del Rio (of Santa Flora)Miguel (villain, introduction)Carlos (villain, introduction)Jose (villain, introduction)

In "The Phony Presidente," Terry's visit to the fictional Santa Flora takes a surprising turn when he rescues the newly elected Presidente, setting off a chain of events that pulls the leader into a high-stakes journey to America. With the Presidente eager to secure a vital loan to aid his struggling people, Terry and Sloane find themselves caught in a web of political intrigue and unexpected alliances.

The Ghost and the Gangsters

13 pp · Superhero

The Gay Ghost [Charles Collins]Deborah WallaceBilly the Blood (villain, introduction)Boxcar Benny (villain, introduction)

The Case of Croaker Shayne

6 pp · Children, Superhero

Little Boy Blue [Tommy Rogers]The Blue Boys [ToughyTubby]Dan RogersCroaker Shayne (villain, introduction)Jed Peters (introduction)Mr. Drexel

Case of the Phantom Killers

10 pp · Superhero

Wildcat [Ted Grant]The Purple Mask Gang [Mitch Daly (death)Joe Conti (death)Malcom Glibson] (villains, introduction)

In "Case of the Phantom Killers," Wildcat uncovers a chilling deception when the Purple Mask gang, sentenced to death and executed in 1942, leaves behind a warning of vengeance—only for the hero to unravel their elaborate scheme before it can unfold.