National Comics #53 (1946)

Scramolo, the world’s greatest escape artist, is recruited by Colonel Lane’s Mammoth Circus after dazzling the troupe with his impossible escapes—first from chains, then from a cage sealed in quick-hardening concrete. Though hailed as a miracle worker, his sudden fame brings unexpected danger when the circus safe is mysteriously emptied, leaving the entire troupe shaken and Scramolo the prime suspect.

Policewoman Sally O'Neil is assigned to guard the legendary Red God Ruby at a society wedding, where a mysterious guest in a turban and beard raises suspicions. When the jewel appears to vanish, Sally and her partner Knucks race to uncover the truth—only to find the real danger isn’t the thief, but someone much closer to home.

In the aftermath of a daring prison break, the fugitive known only as Lonesome vanishes into the wilderness, leaving a trail of dead accomplices and a growing sense of dread. As Quicksilver tracks him through abandoned piers, a remote lighthouse, and the city’s fringes, the truth emerges: Lonesome isn’t just escaping the law—he’s running toward solitude, seeking a life free from people, even at the cost of murder.

In "Retriever For Rent," a man named Jo confidently offers his dog for hire at $200 a day, claiming the animal is the smartest retriever around—until a mischievous duck leads to a series of chaotic mishaps that test just how good the dog really is. With a mix of over-the-top confidence and slapstick confusion, Jo’s grand plan quickly unravels as the dog proves more unpredictable than expected.

When Lassie and Laddie swear they've seen Martians in the park after a trip to the observatory, their wild theory leads to a playful misunderstanding—only to be debunked by the real (and very human) guests at a Futurist mask party.