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National Comics #36 (1943)
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In "Ghost Ship in the Yukon," Quicksilver teams up with the resourceful Shoshone as they track down Japanese operatives in the frozen Alaskan wilderness, where a mysterious ghost ship looms over the snow-covered tundra. When Mrs. Bailey is in danger, Shoshone’s quick thinking saves her life, earning him her gratitude—and a surprising offer to become her handyman.
In "The Murderous Three," the Unknown races against time to unravel a deadly code book left behind by a fallen spy, uncovering the shadowy trio behind global sabotage. As the trail leads to a final confrontation, the fate of the three master spies hangs in the balance.
In the shadowy waterfront district, Policewoman Sally O'Neil investigates a drug ring and uncovers the sinister operation led by the Queen of the Beggars, a ruthless woman who manipulates a gang of fake beggars. When Sally is captured and imprisoned by the Queen’s gang, she must use her wits to escape and expose the criminal network before it’s too late.
In *The Case of the Yoga Yeggs*, Chic Carter investigates a charity party where the mysterious yogi T. Hamadraba and his disciples, Repulsive Reardon and Loathsome Louie, are performing—just as a priceless necklace goes missing. As the guests fall into a trance during the demonstration, Chic senses something’s amiss and must unravel the deception before the real crime is uncovered.
In "Case No. 10," a mysterious new woman spy chief lands in America by U-boat with a mission to capture G-2, but the tables turn when G-2 outsmarts her—handing her over to authorities with the firm but unyielding words, "I don't shoot women."