Whiz Comics #8

In "The Menace of the Skull," Billy uncovers a sinister pattern linking mysterious beach accidents to a suspicious yacht offshore. As he digs deeper, he finds that wealthy individuals have vanished, held captive and threatened with death unless their families pay exorbitant ransoms—then killed when they’ve been drained of every last dollar. Written by Bill Parker and illustrated with bold, dynamic art by C. C. Beck, this 1940 adventure blends suspense and early superhero intrigue, with Beck also handling the cover pencils and inks.