Star Spangled Comics #13
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Scoop of Suicide Slums!", the boys take a bold step forward by launching their own neighborhood paper, backed by a loan from Officer Harper. With Harper’s suggestion to run a "Cops and Robbers" contest—offering a $1,000 reward for tips on fugitives—they dive into the gritty world of local crime reporting. Written by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, with art by Kirby and inks by Simon, this 1942 issue captures the energy of wartime America through the eyes of young reporters. The cover by Kirby and Simon perfectly frames the high-stakes drama of the moment.
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The boys get a loan from Officer Harper to start publishing their own local newspaper, and Harper suggests they run a contest called "Cops and Robbers", with photos of known criminals on the lam, and offering a $1000 reward to citizens who can finger the criminals' whereabouts.
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