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Thrilling Comics #43

Aug 1944 · Pines · 0.10 USD
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In "The Island of Lost Ships," the Commando Cubs launch a daring mission to rescue Professor Musselbownd and recover stolen plans for a revolutionary radio-controlled bomb, all while navigating the perilous mystery of a haunted island said to be home to long-lost vessels. Written by Richard Hughes and brought to life with crisp, dynamic art by Bob Oksner, this 1944 adventure blends wartime intrigue with classic pulp suspense. The striking cover by Alex Schomburg captures the island’s eerie allure, drawing readers into a tale where every shipwreck might hold a secret.

Contains 5 stories
Untitled War story
13 pp · War
Commando Cubs [Ace BrowningHorace Cosgrove IIPokey JonesSpud O’SheaWhizzer Malarkey]Prof. MusselbowndHerr Nero (Nazi spy chief)Nazis (villains)

In the shadow of war, the Commando Cubs launch a daring mission to rescue Professor Musselbownd and recover stolen plans for a revolutionary radio-controlled bomb—before the Nazis put them to deadly use. With courage and quick thinking, these young heroes race against time to outwit enemy agents and turn the tide of battle.

The Island of Lost Ships
11 pp · Superhero
Doc Strange [Doctor Thomas Hugo Strange]Virginia ThompsonMike Ellis (Doc Strange's sidekick)Dr. Von StromNazis (villains)

When a freighter is mysteriously wrecked on a reef, Doc Strange discovers it's part of a larger Nazi scheme—an entire convoy has vanished into the Sargasso Sea, drawn by a sinister silver sphere controlled by the villainous Dr. Von Strom. Doc, his sidekick Mike Ellis, and Virginia Thompson infiltrate a decoy convoy to reach the Island of Lost Ships and confront Von Strom, but the odds turn grimly against them. Will Doc find a way to free the captured ships and crews, or has Von Strom finally caught his match?

Untitled War story
7 pp · War
The Lone EagleVera DavisAndy DavisFranzNazis (villains)
Untitled Fantasy story
8 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
The Ghost [George Chance]Betty Morristhe spirit of the Venerable YogiBlattGlaemannKarlNazis (villains)Admiral Halton
Untitled War story
6 pp · War
Lucky LawrenceSergeant QuinnNoodleTubbyGeorgos

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $132
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $3,411*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,307
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $1,418
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,102
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $832*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $555*
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $489
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $403*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $338*
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $313
CGC 4.5 · 4 in census $275*
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $239*
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $213*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $188
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $153*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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Full credits

artist, inker Bob Oksner
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

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