Police Comics #71 (1947)

Plastic Man arrives in the American West to investigate a string of cattle thefts, mysterious deaths, and a government stamp heist that’s drawn the F.B.I. into the case. Disguised as a new cowhand, he teams up with a cast of colorful locals—including the flamboyant Miguel and the feisty rancher Conchita Bravo—while uncovering strange behavior and a suspiciously well-fenced ranch that may hold the key to a clever smuggling operation.

In the wake of a mysterious explosion on Astrologer's Rock, the Spirit investigates the death of eccentric astronomer MoBar, uncovering a web of greed and deception tied to a railroad development. As the comet's legendary curse looms, the investigation reveals that the real danger lies not in the sky, but in the ambitions of those who would profit from the dead man's land.

In the aftermath of a vault explosion at the Beacon Trust Company, Patrolman Dan Richards discovers the body of the watchman and suspects a robbery gone wrong—only to be baffled when the bank’s president, Mr. Beacon, claims nothing was stolen. As Manhunter investigates, he uncovers a web of deception tied to the watchman’s sudden wealth and a mysterious set of black marks on a window sill, leading him to a shocking realization about who truly set the trap.