Zip Comics #7

Aug 1940 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "Uwana's Life-or-Death Loan Company," Valor and his companions find themselves stranded on a desolate island off the Chinese coast, where survival hinges on an unexpected alliance. With Yat Sing and his men threatening to eliminate them, Tania steps forward with a bold proposal: unite or perish. Written by Abner Sundell and brought to life by the dynamic art of Mort Meskin, this 1940 adventure blends tension and intrigue, all framed by Charles Biro’s striking cover.

Contains 8 stories

Uwana's Life-or-Death Loan Company

14 pp · Superhero

Steel Sterling [John Sterling]Dora CummingsClancy McGinty (Police)A district attorney (villain, introduction, death)the Uwana Loan Company (villains, introduction)

The Head in the Parachute

6 pp · Superhero

The Scarlet Avenger (Jim Kendall)Inez Courtney (Operative No.1)Maxie Malarky (villain, introduction)John Doughboy (introduction, death)

Cervantes's Sacrifice Cult

6 pp · Western-Frontier

Nevada JonesLittle Joe (sidekick)Don Cervantes (villain, introduction, death)

Untitled Jungle story

6 pp · Jungle

KaltharPierre LeBrun (villain)Kate GoodwillProf. Goodwill

In the heart of a forgotten jungle, Prof. Goodwill finds himself trapped by ruthless men hunting a hidden diamond vein, while his daughter Kate and the enigmatic Kalthar race against time to uncover the truth before the ancient city’s secrets are lost forever.

The U-Boat Aircraft Carriers

8 pp · War

Tim Shane (pilot)Tom Shane (pilot)Kermit (pilot)Anton Schultz (villain)

Fire on the Junk

8 pp · Adventure

Captain ValorYat Sing (villain)Tania (villain)Ronnie (guest-star)Angie (guest-star)Big Dip (guest-star)

When Captain Valor and his allies are stranded on a desolate island off the Chinese coast, their survival hinges on an uneasy alliance with the cunning Yat Sing and his followers—especially when Tania proposes a dangerous truce. With Ronnie, Angie, and Big Dip caught in the middle, trust is as fragile as the island’s crumbling shores.

Zotter the Blackmailer

6 pp · Superhero

Mr. Satan (Dudley Bradshaw)Doris O'DayGladysZotter (villain, introduction)his blackmailing gang (villains, introduction, death)

Abdul Khil's Trap for Zambini

7 pp · Superhero

Zambini (magician)Abdul Khil (villain, introduction, turns into a donkey)