Wanted Comics #27

Vannie Higgins is a smooth operator in the Prohibition-era underworld who's made a habit of stepping on everyone around him—from the jealous men he leaves in the dust to the mobsters whose loyalty he betrays. When his ruthlessness finally catches up with him and he finds himself on the receiving end of a vicious beating, Vannie plots his revenge, building an alliance with tough associates to reclaim his place and settle accounts with the men who wronged him. This 1950 crime tale explores what happens when a man's enemies decide they've had enough of his scheming.

Erik White is a circus strong man whose jealousy turns deadly when he suspects rivals for his girlfriend Loretta's affection—but his violent nature and tragic misunderstandings set him on a path of escalating crimes that will catch up with him. As Erik flees from the law, his legendary strength becomes a curse that only leads him deeper into danger and desperation. In this 1950 crime tale by Mort Lawrence and Bob Rogers, a man discovers that no amount of physical power can outrun the consequences of his own rage.

Dan Dennis thought his private investigation days were washed up until a mysterious woman claiming to be Princess Shal-I-Mar burst into his office with an urgent plea: her brother, Prince Ban-Dar, has been kidnapped by the sinister Man-Tor, who possesses a weapon that could threaten the entire world. With a hefty retainer and the promise of a hefty reward, Dennis agrees to track down the prince and confront the villain in his hidden underground lair, though he's not entirely sure what he's gotten himself into.