Zip Comics #12

In "The Rattler," a 1941 issue of Zip Comics, a young woman named Helen finds herself caught in a web of wartime suspicion when she uncovers evidence that German forces are amassing on Howe Island, poised for a surprise attack—only to be dismissed by Intelligence. Written by Joe Blair and illustrated by Ed Smalle, this tense wartime tale blends espionage and urgency, with Charles Biro’s striking cover capturing the story’s high-stakes atmosphere.