Smash Comics #78

This August 1948 Quality Comics anthology showcases Midnight front and center — his masked face and wide-brimmed blue hat commanding attention — while his colorful pals tumble, leap, and cartwheel across a grid-divided cover that practically crackles with energy. Jack Cole's cover art gives each character a distinct personality in just a glance, from the wild-haired elder to the pipe-smoking detective-type wielding an oversized pencil. With the bold promise that "Midnight and his pals WIN OVER CRIME!" and Klaus Nordling handling the interior "Wanted for Murder" story, this issue is a lively snapshot of late-Golden Age adventure at its most charming.