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Sensation Comics, #109

Published: May-June 1952

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Sensation Comics #109

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Fingers of Fear (1)
1 page horror-suspense

"My fingers - - alive! And threatening me with death!"

Credits
Story Notes

Cover idea reused on Justice League of America #10. Bob Bailey credits this cover to Jim Mooney (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks). Keith Chandler : I see no Anderson here, and agree with Bob Bailey's id.

Happy Hobby Time!
Story 1 1 page advocacy; superhero
Storyline

Superboy shows Frank that he can be creative, regardless of whether his creations are perfect, and notes an expressive hobby can be life long enjoyment.

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover. Inks credit confirmed by Mortimer.

Fingers of Fear!
Story 2 8 pages horror-suspense

"His five fingers lived!"

Storyline

Albert Tisdale kills the other members of his expedition, but then their faces begin to appear on his fingers and try to take their revenge.

Characters
  • Albert Tisdale
  • Jackson
  • Emerson
  • Powers
  • Duvall
Credits
Story Notes

Art id by Jerry Bails. Bob Bailey says inks are by Sy Barry.

Story 3 0 pages
Story 4 1 page
A Guide to Ghostly Behavior
Story 5 1 page horror-suspense
Storyline

What ghosts are able to do.

Credits
Story Notes

Art id by Jerry Bails. Bob Bailey suggests Ruben Moreira.

The Beast That Walked Like a Man!
Story 6 8 pages horror-suspense

"Charlie Daggett was a clever, successful circus performer!"

Storyline

Charlie Daggett performs as "Panza the Panther-Man" in a circus show. One day he finds out that by taking sleeping pills he can really transform into a panther. Driven by his animal instincts Daggett starts killing off his rivals - until he is hunted down.

Characters
  • Charlie Daggett
  • Dr. Joel Pearson
  • Tereza
  • Aldo (lion tamer)
Credits
Story Notes

Art id by Jerry Bails. Bob Bailey says inks are by Joe Giella. Keith Chandler: The face, at least, of Tereza IS inked by Giella throughout.

Story 7 0 pages
Story 8 1 page humor

"When does the race start?"

Characters
  • Pud
Credits
Editorial Advisory Board
Story 9 1 page
Story Notes

Includes plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.

The Ferry Was Waiting!
Story 10 2 pages horror-suspense

"I was an hour late!"

Storyline

Doctor Rawlings is transported on a night ferry whose captain actually died a short time earlier. This way the deceased captain pays off a debt to the doctor.

Characters
  • Doctor Rawlings
  • Captain Slocum
Credits
Story Notes

First-person narrative.

Superstitions About Spiders
Story 11 1 page non-fiction
Storyline

Beliefs about spiders and their webs

Credits
Story Notes

Art id by Bob Bailey.

Story 12 0 pages
Can You Explain It?
Story 13 2 pages non-fiction
Storyline

Accounts of strange incidents through time.

Credits
Story Notes

art id by Steve Rowe

The Demon in the Mirror!
Story 14 8 pages horror-suspense

"Let me help you tie your tie, Johnny Peril!"

Storyline

Johnny Peril helps apprehend "deadly" Don Domingo, a killer who employed voodoo magic in his crimes. Domingo can escape from death row by stepping through a mirror and banishing Peril into the prison world. Peril has to do some quick thinking, because the guards plan to execute him instead of the cunning criminal.

Characters
  • Johnny Peril
  • Don Domingo
  • Aline
Credits
Story Notes

Pencils credit for Toth from Steven Grant via the GCD Error List. Barry inking credited from Mark Waid. We previously credited inks to Frank Giacoia per Jerry Bails.

Story 15 0 pages
Enter Here -- If You Dare!

Featuring House of Mystery

Story 16 1 page horror-suspense
Credits
Story Notes

House ad for House of Mystery (DC, 1951 Series) #3 (April-May 1952), with cover shown, and advertised as "On Sale." Black and white ad located on inside back cover. Issue story titles also listed.

Story 17 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.