Cover: Harry Peter

Sensation Comics #38

Feb 1945 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Racketeers Kidnap Miss Santa Claus," Wonder Woman swaps her lasso for a red suit to bring joy to children who’ve lost hope—only to find herself tangled in a criminal scheme when her holiday guise draws the attention of a gang of gold thieves. Written by Charles Moulton and illustrated with bold, expressive detail by Harry Peter—both on interior art and cover—this 1945 classic blends wartime spirit with superhero sleuthing in a story that’s as heartwarming as it is suspenseful.

Contains 5 stories

Racketeers Kidnap Miss Santa Claus

13 pp · Superhero

Wonder Woman [Diana Princeaka Miss Santa Claus]Major Steve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsJudith Allen (mother of Pete and Gertie, introduction)Pete Allen (introduction)Gertie Allen (introduction)Joe "The Gyp" Bamko (villain, Judith's sister's cousin, introduction)Joe's mob [Mikeothers unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)

In "Racketeers Kidnap Miss Santa Claus," Wonder Woman swaps her lasso for a red suit to bring joy to children who’ve lost hope, only to find herself tangled in a high-stakes chase when a gang of gold thieves targets her festive disguise. The story unfolds with a festive twist on heroism, as the Amazon warrior faces off against criminals who’ve turned holiday cheer into a criminal scheme.

The Story of Sir Francis Drake

2 pp · Non-Fiction, History

Sir Francis Drake

Treasure for 10¢

6 pp · Children, Superhero

Little Boy Blue [Tommy Rogers]The Blue Boys [ToughyTubby]Fingers Fogarty (villain, introduction)Spider (villain, introductionTyler (villain, introduction)

Vandals Desecrate Churches

8 pp · Superhero

The Gay Ghost [Keith Everet, Charles Collins]LarryNixiesHaytler (villain)Miller (villain)Schiller (villain)Hassenpfeffer (villain)the Checkers (villains, a kid gang)Spike (villain, death)

Meet Mr. Waffles!

9 pp · Superhero

Wildcat [Ted Grant]Stretch SkinnerMr. Waffles (villain, introduction), Killer Perkins (villain, introduction), Diane (villain, introduction)