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Star Spangled Comics #127 cover
Cover: Leonard Starr

Star Spangled Comics #127

Apr 1952 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Supernatural Alibi!", Tomahawk teams up with a traveling actor and his daughter to stage a dramatic performance, using the show as a cover to mislead British troops during a critical moment in the Revolutionary War. With bold storytelling and period flair, Fred Ray’s dynamic art brings the tension and intrigue to life, while Leonard Starr’s cover captures the play’s mysterious allure.

Contains 5 stories
The Supernatural Alibi!
7.67 pp · Detective-Mystery
Doctor Terry ThirteenEd SalmonMarie Leeds (cameo)

In "The Supernatural Alibi!" from Star Spangled Comics #127, mobsters kidnap Dr. Thirteen, desperate to uncover the truth behind their former leader’s eerie, post-mortem murders—each committed while the man lies helpless in an iron lung, his astral form said to be the killer. With the line between science and the occult blurring, Dr. Thirteen must untangle a mystery that defies reason, before the next death comes from beyond the grave.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Casey
The Game of Death!
5.67 pp · Superhero
Robin [Dick Grayson]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Gordy BengerBabe Benger (death)Gypsy Benger (death)Commissioner James Gordon (cameo flashback)

In "The Game of Death!", a vengeful survivor of a tragic family fate sets a deadly challenge, forcing Robin into a grim choice as the stakes rise and the line between justice and vengeance blurs. The story unfolds with tense suspense, as one brother’s survival ignites a deadly game with no clear rules.

Mutiny Against Captain Compass!
5.67 pp · Detective-Mystery
Mr. Bevan

In "Mutiny Against Captain Compass!", a devious insurance scam unfolds aboard a ship where an imposter takes over as Captain Compass, mistreating the crew until their patience snaps and they rise up—forcing the real captain into exile. Written with sharp intrigue and set against the high seas, the story unfolds as loyalty, deception, and the sea itself become central players in a mystery that’s as much about identity as it is about survival.

Tomahawk's Triumph!
5.67 pp · Historical, Western-Frontier
TomahawkDan HunterJefferson HaleBess HaleJohn Beckett

In "Tomahawk's Triumph!" from Star Spangled Comics #127, Tomahawk teams up with a traveling actor and his daughter, using the power of performance to outwit British troops during a tense stand. With courage and cleverness, he helps them stage a play that could turn the tide—just as the patriots prepare their move.

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Raw (Good) $71
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $1,457*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $706*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $563
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $446
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $369*
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CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $310*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $273
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $225*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $214
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $179
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $159*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $129
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Cast · 1 character

Full credits

artist, inker Fred Ray
cover pencils, inks Leonard Starr

Reprints

Reprinted in Stålmannen #3/1954 (1954), Stålmannen #6/1954 (1954), Mr. District Attorney #60 (1957), Adventure Comics #304 (1963), Five-Score Comic Monthly #79 (1964), Batman #213 (1969), Superman #20/1969 (1969), Superman #3/1970 (1970), Limited Collectors' Edition #C-47 (1976), Fantomet #21/1999 (1999)

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