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Hit Comics #20 (1942)
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Contains 11 stories
The Deadly Scheme of Dr. Bork
The Great Defender [Stormy Foster]Ray Cooper (introduction)Ah ChooDoc VaughnDr. Bork (villain)Pincus (villain)Kritz (villain)Gaddis (villain)
In "The Deadly Scheme of Dr. Bork," the shadowy scientist unleashes a chilling plan to poison the city’s milk supply, turning a public staple into a weapon. With the cure locked away in their own hands, Dr. Bork’s twisted ambition hinges on fear—and profit—before the hero can stop them.
Elephant Extract
Mail Duty
Bob MastersSwab DeckerNazis
Murder's Last Act
Betty BatesVictor Ralley (introduction, dies)Rene BalboInez (villain)Biff (villain)
Untitled story
The Spy Snatchers
Ghost of Flanders ["Rip" Graves]Egbert Weever (introduction, Chief of the FBI)Haggenschmidt (villain, introduction)
In "The Spy Snatchers," the Ghost is tasked by FBI Chief Weever with delivering crucial documents to the War Department—only to face off against a towering German brute whose near-superhuman strength makes the mission perilous. The story unfolds with tense urgency as the hero navigates the threat, proving his worth in a high-stakes showdown.
The Elevator Murders
The Red Bee [Rick Raleigh] (District Attorney)Nancy (mention only in the splash)Jasper SkinnerMary SkinnerAbner Twist (villain)
The Photo Hunters
Lion BoyYussuf (villain)AliJim Helder (introduction)Mrs. Helder (introduction)
Hot Rocks in a Lunch Box
Doug StrangeRod StrangeDrum (villain)John HaddonChief Inspector Grant
Deviltry at the Defense Exposition
Hercules
The War Games That Weren't Games
Don Glory
