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Cover: Harry Peter

Sensation Comics #90

Jun 1949 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Secret of the Modern Sphinx!", Willy’s mishap with Betty’s new dress sets off a chain of misadventures when a ruined hem leads to a clever prank gone awry. As Betty finds herself the only one in a different style at the dance, the real mystery begins—why are all the other girls wearing the same dress? Frank Harry handles both art and inks for the story, while Harry Peter provides the cover.

Contains 5 stories
The Secret of the Modern Sphinx!
12 pp · Superhero
Wonder WomanRogo Spy Gang (Intro, villains)Phil CaryMary CaryHelen CarySteve TrevorCapt. Jack Lane

In "The Secret of the Modern Sphinx!" from Sensation Comics #90, Mary Smith faces execution unless her true identity is uncovered—leaving Wonder Woman to rely on her wits and courage, even without her lasso.

The Mystery of Cell 17!
7 pp · Superhero
Wildcat [Ted Grant]Stretch SkinnerCreeps HandleySiltWolf
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Teen
ChipTomBillHarryBetty
Untitled Humor story
6 pp · Humor
Willy NillyBettyMr. NeedlesDexter Dumwood

In this lighthearted 1949 tale from *Sensation Comics* #90, Willy’s mishap with Betty’s new dress sets off a chain of comedic misfortunes—mud, a misplaced iron, and a sneaky prank by Dexter—but when the dance arrives, the real surprise isn’t who’s wearing what, but how Betty’s ruined dress suddenly makes her the center of attention.

The House of a Thousand Secrets!
10 pp · Adventure
Valerie Vaughn [Lady Danger]Gary GrathMr. SparkesNeedles Rawson (villain)

In "The House of a Thousand Secrets!" from Sensation Comics #90 (1949), Valerie sets out to uncover the truth behind her ex-beau Grath’s suspicious behavior—only to stumble upon a web of blackmail involving high-profile figures. As secrets unravel and danger mounts, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to expose the truth, even if it means confronting Grath himself.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $166
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,732
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $1,363
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $1,363
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $674
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $601*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $520*
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $437*
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $416
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $355
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $298
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $243*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $85*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Cast · 1 character

Full credits

artist, inker Frank Harry
cover pencils, inks Harry Peter

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Reprinted in Sensation Comics #90 (1950)

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