Star Spangled Comics #3

This December 1941 DC anthology delivers three complete adventures — and Hal Sherman's cover says it all: the Star-Spangled Kid and his partner Stripesy are mid-fight, launching kicks and punches against a trio of armed enemies surrounding a bold patriotic star. The red, white, and blue duo look absolutely in their element trading blows with pistol-wielding thugs, capturing the energetic, all-American spirit that made this series a wartime favorite. At a dime a copy, Star Spangled Comics #3 was clearly earning its "Smash Hit!" banner.