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The Spirit#5/31/1942

The Spirit #5/31/1942

May 1942 · Register and Tribune Syndicate · [none]
“Army Operas No. 3: Cpl. O'Toole”

In "Army Operas No. 3: Cpl. O'Toole," Mystic—still haunted by his forgotten past—finds himself stranded on a Japanese-controlled island near Malaya alongside a young boy steward, while his loyal companion Chowderhead sets off across enemy lines toward China in a desperate search. Written and illustrated by S. R. Powell, this 1942 wartime tale blends suspense and resilience in a story that unfolds with quiet determination. The cover by S. R. Powell captures the tension of isolation and danger.

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Mystic, who still has amnesia, and a boy steward are marooned on a Japanese controlled island near Malaya. Meanwhile Chowderhead is on his way to China to search for Mystic.

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