Cover: Leonard Starr

Star Spangled Comics #130

Jul 1952 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Haunted Town!", Tomahawk and Dan encounter the defiant poet Paul Pennyline, whose satirical comic songs take aim at the British general occupying their town. When Paul is arrested for libel, Tomahawk takes it upon himself to defend him in court, challenging the charges with wit and courage. With art by Bob Brown and a cover by Leonard Starr, this 1952 tale blends humor and patriotism in a story where laughter becomes a weapon.

Contains 4 stories

The Haunted Town!

7.67 pp · Detective-Mystery

Doctor Terry ThirteenMarie LeedsJonathan Hawley (death)Gary Walters (death)Jud Wilkins (cameo flashback)

Stone-Deaf Robin!

5.5 pp · Superhero

Robin [Dick Grayson]Fixer BannonCommissioner James GordonBatman [Bruce Wayne}

In "Stone-Deaf Robin!", Fixer Bannon takes a drastic step to prove his suspicion that Dick Grayson is Robin, triggering an explosion designed to leave Dick permanently deaf—threatening both the boy detective and his secret identity. The story hinges on a tense, high-stakes gamble where one wrong move could shatter more than just hearing.

The Killer Ship!

5.67 pp · Adventure

Captain Mark Compass

In "The Killer Ship!" from Star Spangled Comics #130, Mark leads a crew on a perilous journey to transport a captured German WWII vessel to the U.S., but when sabotage and betrayal strike, Compass is left alone to navigate the ship’s treacherous course—only to uncover a shocking secret about the ship’s true cargo and its mysterious new owner.

The Battling Balladeer!

5.5 pp · Historical, Western-Frontier

TomahawkDan HunterPaul PennylineGeneral DesbrozeBenjamin Franklin

In the frontier town of 1776, Tomahawk and Dan cross paths with the flamboyant poet Paul Pennyline, whose satirical songs are stirring up trouble with the British general. When Paul is arrested for libel, Tomahawk takes it upon himself to defend the bard in court, turning a trial into a performance that challenges authority with wit and rhythm.