Modern Comics #55 (1946)

In the war-torn region of Carabas, Blackhawk and his team infiltrate a hidden smuggling operation run by a ruthless syndicate exploiting the border tensions between Caraban and Tacnan forces. As the syndicate's leader, Gulam, flees across the river, Blackhawk uncovers a web of deception that reveals the smugglers manipulated both sides to profit from the conflict—turning a border incident into a potential war.

Fuzzy, convinced he’s the legendary Sir Lancelot, dons Ezra’s old Butsom uniform to impress Betty Jo at the Whizcats’ masquerade, only to find himself hilariously out of his depth—literally and figuratively, as his squeaky, clanking armor and a runaway horse lead to one mishap after another. When he finally gets a chance to dance with Myrna, the moment is ruined by a sudden twist of fate that leaves him confused and flustered, unsure if he’s truly won her heart—or just caused another disaster.

In a whimsical 1946 tale from *Modern Comics*, Jo and her friend Choo Choo find themselves at a glamorous Hollywood party—only to discover the event is actually a masquerade where Jo is mistaken for a kitchen maid. As she tries to navigate the star-studded chaos, her hopes of meeting the famous are upended when she’s handed a mop instead of a spotlight, leading to a series of slapstick mishaps and a surprise twist involving a note from Sam Swoonwell.

In a lighthearted 1946 tale from *Modern Comics*, Jo, a small-town man with no football experience, is unexpectedly recruited by his old friend Gully to play in a professional game—despite being out of shape and unprepared. As the chaos unfolds on the field, Jo’s clumsy attempts to stay out of the way only lead to a surprising touchdown, turning him into an accidental hero.