Military Comics #42 (1945)

In the Pacific theater of World War II, Blackhawk is called to a military base to investigate a mysterious woman named Golda, a blonde survivor in Japanese attire who refuses to speak. Though she claims to be a prisoner of war, Golda reveals she possesses vital intelligence about a secret Japanese weapon base—and offers to guide Blackhawk on a dangerous solo reconnaissance mission. As the pair prepare to strike, the true nature of Golda’s allegiance begins to unravel, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.

In a humorous twist, Jo and Cherry find themselves mistaken for performers in a traveling medicine show, leading to a series of escalating farces as they try to impress a big-name producer named Ducky Drake. With Jo’s quick thinking and Cherry’s enthusiasm, they stumble into a chaotic performance that blurs the line between showmanship and deception.

In "Herman's Haunted Mill," the Death Patrol—now rebranded as International Super-Assistants—swap their wartime missions for a spooky new case: uncovering the truth behind a supposedly haunted mill. With their usual mix of bravado and bumbling, they dive into the mystery, proving even peace-time can be full of surprises.

Private Dogtag is unexpectedly chosen as the bodyguard for Princess Irina of Somnoria, a glamorous visitor to the U.S., much to his bemusement and the envy of his fellow soldiers. As he navigates her whimsical requests and mistaken assumptions—like ordering "burn two" malts and fending off imaginary terrorists—he finds himself caught between duty and an unexpected connection.

Jo, a teenage boy, finds himself in a sticky situation after borrowing his father’s jacket without permission, only to accidentally ruin it during a chaotic moment. When his dad’s boss, Mr. McQueen, arrives unexpectedly, Jo spins a clever tale about the jacket’s “proven” value to save the day—turning a mishap into a surprising business win. As Jo walks away, he thanks his dad for the jacket, leaving the outcome of the misunderstanding—and the real reason behind the deal—up in the air.

In the South Pacific, Lieutenant Perry Tobias leads a daring mission to rescue captured U.S. sailors after discovering that the fanatical Japanese ex-minister Fujara is holding them prisoner on a remote island. With no time to wait for reinforcements, Perry and his crew launch a reckless assault on Fujara’s heavily fortified stronghold, navigating minefields, treacherous reefs, and relentless gunfire to reach the heart of the enemy’s stronghold.