Wonderworld Comics #7

The Flame faces a terrifying new threat in "Invasion of the Kikoos," as a group of spectral, otherworldly creatures—once hidden away for their diminished intellect—descend upon the city with deadly intent. With the help of an unnamed girl agent and a sinister figure known only as the Monk, the Flame must unravel the source of the Kikoos' sudden violence before they strike again.

In the scorching heart of the desert, Yarko finds himself caught between a missing Major Hazlip and a mysterious attack on the infidels, as a noted detective and a colonial patrol race to uncover the truth. With Sarabin’s forces closing in and the ruins of Alchaz humming with ancient danger, Yarko must rely on a psychic link to Detective Burke to survive.

In Guatemala, Shorty Shortcake finds himself in a high-stakes showdown with the flamboyant Don Gorgonzola, the fencing master turned rival, after the latter challenges him to a duel. With Sheriff Mañana keeping an eye on the chaos and the unnamed Mayor likely caught in the crossfire, Shorty must rely on quick wit and nerve to survive the duel—especially with Lobo lurking in the shadows and Mr. Mizzen’s mining empire on the line.

Patty O'Day and Ham, the intrepid reporter, set off on the Northern Clipper for an Atlantic crossing, their mission to capture striking photos for their newspaper. But when saboteurs sabotage the flight, forcing a dramatic water landing, the duo’s courage and quick thinking help rescue a drowning man—still managing to deliver their incredible shots to their editor.

In "A Hot Lead Rumba On 'Crazy Woman Creek'," Tex Mason rides into the Rawlings Ranch with a herd and a warning: two notorious rustlers, McNab and Cooney, are on the move. As Mr. Rawlings dismisses the threat, Tex senses danger in the air—especially when he notices the villains lurking just out of sight, planning to strike under the cover of a ruse. With the stakes rising and a train's arrival adding tension, the real test of nerve is just beginning.

Don Quixote and his loyal companion Sancho find themselves drawn to the spectacle of a traveling circus, where a daring woman stands alone in a cage surrounded by fierce lions. With his usual blend of chivalry and imagination, Don Quixote sees not a performer, but a damsel in distress, and resolves to rescue her from the roaring beasts.

In "The Plot to Take the Philippines," agent K-51 goes undercover to thwart a mysterious conspiracy threatening the Philippine Islands, suspecting the sinister Von Diableff is pulling the strings. With his fiancée Z-19 by his side, K-51 must navigate a web of danger as he confronts the ruthless duo of Von Diableff and his ally Mong, while the shadowy figure of Hiroto Kono looms in the background.

In "Diamonds of Death," Mob Buster Robinson races against time to stop a gang of ruthless criminals from plundering Diamond Row, knowing their next move will hinge on a master cutter. With the city's most dangerous thieves on the prowl—including the newly introduced "Rocks" Coleman, the cunning Turkey, and the shadowy Baldy—Robinson must outwit a web of deceit before the streets run red.

In the sweltering heat of a Cuban evening, Spark Stevens and Chuck find themselves drawn into a mystery when a local dancer’s rhythmic castanets seem to carry a hidden message—pointing to an abandoned castle. Before they can unravel the clue, they’re captured by agents loyal to Perez, a man with a dangerous plan to seize control of the island and sell it to a foreign power.