Sensation Comics, #51
Published: March 1946
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Etta Candy
- Boss Brekel
Credits
- Pencils: Harry Peter
- Inks: Harry Peter
- Colors: Jack Adler
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
"Look for this emblem on the cover..."
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Crime of Boss Brekel!
"A vicious gang of counterfeiter threaten the security of the United States monetary system..."
Storyline
Speed Ferret, supposedly a federal agent and a rival of Steve's for Wonder Woman's affections, kills a sniper that was aiming for Etta. Together with Wonder Woman, Ferret helps the Amazon track down a gang of counterfeiters...or does he?
Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Steve Trevor
- Etta Candy
- the Holliday Girls
- Boss Brekel [as Speed Ferret] (villain, introduction)
- Brekel's gang [Louie the Lug
- Spud] (villains, counterfeiters, introduction for all)
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils: Harry Peter
- Inks: Harry Peter
Story Notes
Writer credit from The Secret History of Wonder Woman (Jill Lapore, 2014); formerly credited to Joye Murchison.
Featuring Out of the Gag Bag
"If I run can I catch that last local..."
Credits
- Script: Ed Wheelan
- Pencils: Ed Wheelan
- Inks: Ed Wheelan
- Letters: Ed Wheelan
Story Notes
5 gags.
Crime on the Ball!
"Halp! We're bein' dive-bombed!!!"
Storyline
Tommy, Toughy and Tubby are playing football when their ball smashes the window of Old Man Higgs. Going up to ask for its return, Tommy sees Higgs tied and gagged inside. Changing into their crime-fighting costumes they charge in, only to find the crooks are still there, trying to find Higgs' hidden money.
Characters
- Little Boy Blue [Tommy Rogers]
- Toughy
- Tubby
- Old Man Higgs
Credits
- Pencils: Frank Harry
- Inks: Frank Harry
Featuring Out of the Gag-Bag
"Before leaving, sir, how about some postcard views..."
Credits
- Script: Ed Wheelan
- Pencils: Ed Wheelan
- Inks: Ed Wheelan
- Letters: Ed Wheelan
Story Notes
5 gags.
Featuring Fleers
Five Geniuses in Search of a Hobby!
"Some of us have to struggle hard..."
Storyline
Five extremely talented but bored young men decide to form a crime syndicate, stealing small objects which they will later return. Terry notices that these five men leave the club early and that same night there is a robbery. As Mr. Terrific, he captures them, explains to the judge their good intentions, and suggests they help the police instead. This they agree to do, and Terry takes a month's vacation, much to Wanda's annoyance.
Characters
- Mr. Terrific [Terry Sloane]
- Wanda Wilson
- The Crime Syndicate [Albert Smith
- Michael Andrews
- George Peters
- Stewart Wilson
- John Cavanaugh] (intro)
The Body on the Beach
Credits
- Script:
Meet Tackling Tim
Isle of Lost Ships
"In the swashbuckling days of old..."
Storyline
An unknown vessel approaches Jon's island. Ascertaining that the men aboard are not pirates, he gives them food and fresh water. While strolling along the beach, Justin spies a bottle rigged out like a small ship. Inside is a note seeking help against the author's captor, one Captain Redbeard, and a string of pearls.
Characters
- The Black Pirate [Jon Valor]
- Justin Valor
- Captain Redbeard (villain)
- Captain Trask
Credits
- Pencils: Alfonso Greene
- Inks: Alfonso Greene
Story Notes
Next appearance in DC Comics Presents (DC, 1978 series) #48; next chronological appearance in All-Star Squadron (DC, 1981 series) #54.
Leo Johnson
Hawkins of Hicksville!
"If'n yew needs any help, Wildcat, jest holler."
Storyline
Ted and Stretch are in Midtown, a stop on the cross country tour itinerary of the World Heavyweight Champ, Ted Grant. After a knockout of the local champion, they board the train for Hicksville, where Stretch has a friendly bout with Police Chief Hawkins. Lefty Louie and his gang are hiding out in the town and frame Stretch for a robbery. Ted intervenes as Wildcat, but gives way to the law. Louie and his men rob the bank while Hawkins is in the ring with the champ, but are spotted. With the aid of Wildcat, Hawkins captures the crooks.
Characters
- Wildcat [Ted Grant]
- Stretch Skinner
- Lem Hawkins
- Lefty Louie and his gang (crooks)
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Gallagher
- Inks: Joe Gallagher
"His magnetic powers foil a vicious sabotage plot..."
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
The Shell with a "Radio Brain!"
Story Notes
Back cover.