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Police Comics #91 (1949)
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Plastic Man is enlisted by the FBI to protect the Brobinoor Diamond, a half-million-dollar gem too dangerous to transport by conventional means due to widespread criminal interest. Disguised as a young hiker, he joins the Young Hikers and Adventurers' Club on a trek to Garden-town, where the diamond must be delivered—only to find himself tested by a farmhand who quickly suspects his true identity.
In "Career Girl," Candy, a young woman determined to prove her business acumen, takes over her father’s store and launches a scheme to outsmart a shady supplier, leading to a series of escalating misunderstandings and comedic misadventures. With the help of her friend Ted Dawson, she orchestrates a clever ruse to reclaim a mistaken order and turn a profit—much to her father’s surprise.
In the aftermath of a deadly robbery at an antique shop, Officer Dan Richards—now operating as the vigilante Manhunter—teams up with his loyal dog Thor to track down the culprits, following a clue hidden in a stained handkerchief. As they follow the scent trail to a hidden map leading to Colonel Kiler’s long-lost fortune, they confront the thieves in a tense showdown, where retired inspector Offut’s sharp instincts prove unexpectedly vital.