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The Black Terror #13 (1946)
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In "null," Bob and Tim track a young boy delivering medicine from the drug store to his father’s butcher shop, only to uncover a web of intimidation in their small town—where local butchers are being attacked for refusing to buy tainted meat from a ruthless gang of thugs.
In "null," Bob and Tim visit Dr. Barbour to check on the progress of Bob’s new antiseptic, only to find the scientist in peril and a ruthless gang led by Crowley scheming to monopolize the sulfa market. With danger closing in, the duo must unravel the threat before it’s too late.
In "null," the Black Terror confronts a dangerous mission when the Terror Twins track down American aviators sentenced to execution to bolster Japanese morale. They uncover an American girl hiding in plain sight, disguised as a Japanese woman, secretly sketching enemy dock layouts to aid the Allied cause.
When Steve and Ploopie take shelter from a downpour in an art museum, they stumble upon a thief stealing a priceless painting—only to uncover a far stranger truth. The artist behind the work, long believed dead, is alive and being held captive, forced to create new masterpieces for the criminals.
In this brief, lighthearted 1946 tale from *The Black Terror #13*, Cheepie, a small bird in a cage, faces a hungry cat determined to make a meal of him—only to find himself with a clever twist up his feathered sleeve. The story’s quick, playful energy shines in its simple yet inventive setup, turning a moment of danger into a satisfying, tongue-in-cheek victory.