National Comics #42 (1944)

In "Prof. Zell, Seer, Sees the Stars," a slick fortune teller named Zell steals the spotlight—literally—when he intercepts a telegram meant for Carnie, luring him into Colonel Lane’s circus. With Zell’s mysterious charm leading the way, Carnie and his friends chase him to Waynetown, where a wild twist of fate lands them a contract and a spot under the big top.

In the war-torn landscapes of 1944 China, G-2 encounters the fearless resistance leader known as Lady Wang, a symbol of defiance whose courage inspires those around her. When Japanese forces threaten her village, G-2 steps in to protect her people, turning the tide in a moment of urgent, high-stakes action.

In "It's Your Move, Uncle Sam!" from National Comics #42 (1944), Uncle Sam and his ally Buddy take a daring gamble when they allow themselves to be captured by Japanese forces at the Marusu base. With the enemy aware of America’s logistical challenges, the pair must uncover hidden plans before the tide turns—before the U.S. can respond.

In the eerie aftermath of a string of inexplicable robberies, Policewoman Sally O'Neil investigates a series of crimes that all end with victims describing a chilling, cold hand and sudden darkness—only to find herself drawn into a mystery centered on the seemingly unremarkable Mortimer Meeker, a man whose quiet demeanor hides a terrifying secret. As the case unfolds, Sally uncovers a macabre scientific experiment that blurs the line between life and death, leading her into a confrontation with the sinister Dr. Doom and a truth too shocking to believe.