Thrilling Comics #49

This anthology issue features the Commando Cubs in action on the cover. One story involves Doc Strange investigating a scientific threat involving synthetic plasma and fearful creatures created through an oscillating beam; the monsters are brainless and controllable only during their development phase, leading to chaos at Franklin Terrace. Another story depicts an Eagle character engaged in aerial combat against Nazi forces, successfully destroying a German bomber and its factory target, ultimately receiving commendation for the effort in support of the war.