Sensation Comics #55
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Bughuman Plague," the struggling vaudeville act the Flying Foxes find themselves in over their heads—literally—after buying a magical swing from Sargon’s apprentice, Max. When the rope fails spectacularly during their performance, chaos ensues, but Sargon sees potential in their misfortune, suggesting their tumble might just be the start of something hilarious. Written by John B. Wentworth and illustrated by Dennis Neville, with a cover by Harry Peter, this 1946 classic blends slapstick and mystery in a way only early DC could deliver.
In "The Bughuman Plague," Gerta’s discovery of a hidden race of bughumans leads to a terrifying escalation when she enlarges them, only to be captured herself—now caught between her own creation and a looming threat to humanity’s size and sovereignty.
In "Accent on Action!!" from Sensation Comics #55 (1946), Tommy and his siblings join their father on a trip to Mexico, where a newly uncovered Aztec treasure has drawn thieves. When the family visits the museum, Tommy, ever the vigilant hero, suggests the boys don disguises and hide among the exhibits—just in case. Before long, their plan is put to the test as a daring robbery unfolds, and the kids spring into action.
In "The Sargon Swing," the struggling vaudeville act the Flying Foxes stumble upon a magical rope swing crafted by the enigmatic Sargon and his apprentice Max. When the swing fails spectacularly during their performance, the Foxes’ frustration turns fiery—until Sargon quietly suggests their chaotic energy might be perfect for comedy.
In "Class for Criminals," Timothy Whipple runs a detective school where he claims to have mastered advanced crime detection—so advanced, in fact, that even Mr. Terrific shows up to lend him credibility. When Whipple’s methods are put to the test, the two uncover Snitch and Studs in the act of a robbery, proving his unorthodox techniques might just work.
In "Crime Before the Camera!," heavyweight boxer Ted Grant—known as Wildcat—steps into Hollywood to consult on a boxing film, only to find himself in the middle of a real-life mystery. As the production faces a string of dangerous incidents, Wildcat must unravel the threat before someone gets hurt, uncovering a bitter betrayal from within the crew.
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Reprinted in Wonder Woman Archives #7 (2013), Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #3 (2019)
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