Police Comics #101 (1950)

In a lighthearted twist, Jo and Candy’s attempt to impress Miss Templeton with a photo for an art appreciation contest takes a surprising turn when Jo’s antics—wearing bathing trunks on a cold day—lead to an unexpectedly heartwarming image that wins the contest. As Jo grapples with being seen as a child, Candy’s victory brings laughter and a playful realization about growing up, all wrapped in the charm of a classic 1950s teen humor short.

In a twist of fate, the elusive criminal Artemus Peap, mastermind of a phantom gang, finds himself cornered by the Spirit and the police—only to escape into a daring plan involving a rocket ship built from blueprints and a meteorite's arrival. As the city braces for his capture, Peap claims he’s not done yet, revealing a secret experiment that could launch him beyond Earth. The story ends with the Spirit closing in, but Peap’s fate—and the truth behind his escape—remains a mystery.

In a 1950 crime thriller from *Police Comics* #101, the criminal biologist Canis injects himself with a serum derived from dogs, gaining heightened senses and an uncanny ability to detect betrayal—turning his own gang against him. As Manhunter and his loyal companion Thor track him down, the serum grants Canis a dog-like instinct for danger, leading to a tense confrontation in the shadows of a warehouse.