The Scorpion #8

In "Dangerous Encounter," Professor Gilford—renowned archaeologist and secret master thief the Scorpion—races to reclaim the Hapsburg Jewels from Nazi hands, donning the identity of a high-ranking German officer to pull off the heist. Inspector Harrold, closing in on Gilford’s double life, follows him across the border, setting up a tense cat-and-mouse game in occupied Germany. Written and illustrated by Monty Wedd, this 1955 thriller blends espionage, disguise, and daring theft, with cover art by Wedd capturing the stakes in a striking, period-accurate design.