Cover: Edd Ashe

Top Notch Comics #8

Sep 1940 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "Roy the Super-Boy," a 1940 adventure from Top Notch Comics #8, scientist Harley Hudson harnesses the power of insects to confront the shadows of the underworld—literally, when a sudden blackout reveals glowing fireflies that inspire his transformation. Written by Harry Shorten and illustrated by Bob Wood, this early superhero tale blends science and wonder, with Edd Ashe’s striking cover capturing the moment the firefly’s light pierces the dark.

Contains 9 stories

Roy the Super-Boy

13 pp · Fantasy

The Wizard [Blane Whitney]Roy the Super-Boy [Roy Carter] (introduction, origin)John Howard (introduction, death)James ReaganMayor Beadle (villain, introduction)Boss Schultz (villain, introduction, death)

Origin of the Firefly

7 pp · Superhero

The Firefly [Harley Hudson] (chemist. biologist, introduction, origin)Joan Burton (Harley's girlfriend, introduction)Dr. Dread [aka The Professor] (villain, introduction)Selig (villain, introduction)monsters (villains, introduction for all)

In the 1940 pages of *Top Notch Comics #8*, young chemist and biologist Harley Hudson stumbles upon the secret behind insects' astonishing strength—only to find himself plunged into darkness when the lab lights fail. As fireflies flicker to life around him, Harley realizes he must embrace their glow to fight the shadows rising from beneath the city. With his girlfriend Joan Burton by his side and a new, dazzling identity taking shape, he steps into the role of the Firefly—ready to illuminate the unseen.

The Danish-Irish Attack

6 pp

King of Pellinore (Introduction)The Irish King (VillainIntroduction)The Danish King (VillainIntroduction)

Ma-Ma Mosquito

6 pp

Madame Chao Yu-Tang (Introduction)The Japanese (Villains)

Escape on Io

6 pp · Superhero

Quantus (Villain)Lura (Villain)

The Camouflaged Air Base

6 pp

The Nazis (Villain)

In India (Part 2)

6 pp

Jessups (Guest Star)Margie Conway (Guest Star)Ah Ming (Villain)cannibals (VillainIntro)

The Mystery of the Kidnapped Policemen

6 pp · Superhero

Bob Phantom [Walt Whitney]

The Master Brahmins: Part 3

6 pp · Superhero

Master of the Valley of Death (VillainIntro)

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta

Raw (Good) $216

CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $10,813

CGC 9.4 none in existence

CGC 9.2 none in existence

CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $3,437

CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $2,151*

CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $1,907

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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $1,334

CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $838

CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $838

CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $759

CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $731

CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $597

CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $557*

CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $484*

CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $425

CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $382*

CGC 2.5 none in existence

CGC 2.0 none in existence

CGC 1.5 none in existence

CGC 1.0 none in existence

CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $133*

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Full credits

writer Harry Shorten

artist, inker Bob Wood

cover pencils, inks Edd Ashe

Reprints

Reprinted in Gwandanaland Comics #2006 (2018)

Key issues in Top Notch Comics

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#9 1st appearance — The Black Hood

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#1 1st appearance — The Wizard

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