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Cover: Harry Peter

Sensation Comics #59

Nov 1946 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Reign of Blue Terror," young Toughy finds himself caught between his mother’s strict expectations and his secret role as a Blue Boy, all while trying to keep his latest shiner from raising suspicion. When he overhears a robbery plot in the park, he steps in—alongside his friends Tommy and Tubby, the Blue Boys—to stop the crooks, proving that even a little trouble can lead to something heroic. Frank Harry’s art brings the early 1940s charm to life, while Harry Peter’s cover captures the moment with bold, expressive detail.

Contains 8 stories
Reign of Blue Terror
12 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Princess DianaLt. Diana Prince]Steve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday Girls [Patsy Petersrest unnamed]Mr. Peters (Patsy's father, introduction)Mrs. Peters (Patsy's mother, introduction)Mayor Civix (introduction)Judge Fayre (introduction)Sheriff Sickum (introduction)The Blue Snowman [Byrna Brilyant] (villain, introduction)

In "Reign of Blue Terror," Byrna Brilyant takes up her father’s legacy of the mysterious "blue snow"—a frozen phenomenon that turns everything it touches to ice—and becomes the enigmatic Blue Snow Man, using the power to hold her town of Fair Weather Valley hostage. When Patsy alerts Etta to the strange, spreading frost, Steve and Diana are sent to investigate, only to find themselves grounded by the very snow they’re trying to stop.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Clothes Don't Make the (Gentle) Man!!
6 pp · Children, Superhero
Little Boy Blue [Tommy Rogers] and the Blue Boys [ToughyTubby]Toughy's motherRodney Willis

In "Clothes Don't Make the (Gentle) Man!!" from *Sensation Comics* #59 (1946), Jo’s son Toughy returns home with a shiner, prompting her to insist he wear proper clothes and avoid rough play—unaware he’s secretly one of the Blue Boys. When he overhears a robbery plot at Anderson’s Grocery Store, he joins Tommy and Tubby in stopping it, proving that heroism isn’t about appearances.

The Cat in the Sugar
6 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
Sargon the SorcererMaximillian O'Leary [Max the Magnificent]

In "The Cat in the Sugar," three relatives clash over their grandfather’s mysterious feline, each believing they’re destined to inherit $50,000 by caring for it. When the enigmatic Sargon intervenes with his magic, the cat makes a surprising choice—leading to a twist that no one saw coming.

The Most Honest Man in Town
6 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Mr. Terrific [Terry Sloane]Pop CrockerSlash GatesLefty Jagen

In the ring and beyond, integrity is tested when boxing legend Pop Crocker faces pressure to fix a final championship bout. When he refuses, his life is threatened, and the man known for his honesty becomes a target. Mr. Terrific steps in to protect him, proving that even in the shadow of corruption, one honest man can make all the difference.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Caught Stealing!
8 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Wildcat [Ted Grant]Stretch SkinnerJoe Fuhl

In "Caught Stealing!" from Sensation Comics #59 (1946), Joe Fuhl tries to prove himself to a local gang by pulling off a daring robbery during a high-stakes prize fight, only to find himself pursued by Wildcat. As the chase unfolds, a clumsy but persistent Stretch complicates matters, leaving Wildcat momentarily distracted—just long enough for the real game to begin.

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Raw (Good) $116
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $6,652*
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $6,371
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $1,907
CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $1,800
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $871
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $762
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CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $603
CGC 7.5 · 4 in census $536
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $424*
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $380
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $316
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $271*
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $271
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $269
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $182*
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $166
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $144
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $117*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $99*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $79
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Full credits

artist, inker Frank Harry
cover pencils, inks Harry Peter

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Reprinted in Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #3 (2019)

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