Police Comics #54 (1946)

In the 1946 story "The Thinking Machine" from Police Comics #54, Goofy Garlow, a man who believes he’s a genius thanks to a mysterious device, is pursued by Plastic Man after being framed for murder. As Goofy tries to escape using the machine’s guidance, Plastic Man uses his wits and rubbery body to outmaneuver him—first in a crashing plane, then in a burning coal mine—while the machine’s erratic signals lead them both into increasingly dangerous situations.

In a quiet moment during a military stint in India, Dewey tries to impress his general with a special tea—made from leaves sent by his mother—only to accidentally summon a very unexpected guest. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this short, wry 1946 tale from *Police Comics #54* turns a simple gesture into a feline-fueled farce.

In this 1946 tale from Police Comics #54, inventor Hustace puts his genius to a curious test by crafting a perfume that drives men wild for Honeybun—though his real motive is personal, as he’s finally found someone else to care for. The story unfolds with a mix of wry humor and classic superhero-era charm, spotlighting Hustace’s shift from obsession to something more meaningful.

In the wake of a murder at a rare book collector’s estate, the Commissioner and the Spirit investigate a series of killings tied to a legendary, supposedly cursed copy of Byron’s Memoirs—each victim linked by their possession of one of the rare volumes. As more deaths occur and the killer’s long stride suggests a towering figure, the Spirit uncovers a shocking truth: the murderer is not a giant, but a small man using stilts to stage the crime, driven by greed to eliminate rivals and claim the last remaining copies for himself.