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Leading Comics (1941) comic books 1944

  • Issue #9
    Leading Comics (1941) 9
    Published Jan 1944 by DC.
    • Restored: C1
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Very small amount of glue on spine of cover.
    • Label #3798222007

    Cover art by Jon Small. The Chameleon of Crime (Chapter 1), script by Joe Samachson, art by Arthur Cazeneuve; A group of criminals meet at a luxurious hotel and discuss the fact that each had been once captured by a member of the Law's Legionaires, then a Mr. X steps forward and bets the crooks $10,000 each that he can overcome each of the "over-rated" heroes himself. Mr. X Marks the Spot (Chapter 2); Mr. X sends Crusher Kane to head up a local mob and commit a crime at a pawn shop, but he also lets the Crimson Avenger know where and when that crime is to be committed. The X-Ploits of Mr. X (Chapter 3). The House That Couldn't Be Robbed (Chapter 4). Interlude at Hoodlum's Hideout (Chapter 5). The Gorilla and the Gangster (Chapter 6). Inco the Unknown (Chapter 7). The Chameleon of Crime (Chapter 8). Sonny and Pappy humor two-pager. Tuffy humor two-pager. Hectic History humor two-pager. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Leading Comics (1941) 10
    Published Mar 1944 by DC.

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    Cover art by Louis Cazeneuve. King of the Hundred Isles (Chapter 1), script by Joe Samachson, art by Arthur Cazeneuve; The Law's Legionnaires have been summoned by a friend of Justin to discover the whereabouts of one Professor Moran, whose museum expedition in the Pacific has vanished. Crusoe and Crusoe, Inc. (Chapter 2); Washing up ashore on a strange isle, the Crimson Avenger and Speedy go about building an abode for themselves, then set out to look for the other Legionnaires. His Majesty, King Baby-Face (Chapter 3). Taskmasters and Toilers (Chapter 4). The Fortunate Fish (Chapter 5). Revelation of Roguery (Chapter 6). Kingdom's End (Chapter 7). Double-Talk Dictionary humor two-pager. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Leading Comics (1941) 11
    Published Jun 1944 by DC.

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    Cover art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Hard-Luck Hat (Chapter 1), script by Joe Samachson, art by Arthur Cazeneuve; Handsome Harry goes out to survey his criminal domain, but has to return home for his "lucky hat." When the Law's Legionaires capture his mob, Harry escapes, but his hat blows away...a hat that will weave a different story for each person into whose possession it will fall. The Banker and the Bandit (Chapter 2); Banker Biker just so happens to purchase the runaway hat, but soon agrees to a scheme with King-Pin Kong to knock off his own bank and split the take with the felon. Muggs at Mealtime (Chapter 3). Absent-Minded Victim (Chapter 4). The High-Hatted House (Chapter 5). The Dummy Director (Chapter 6). Hat's Haven (Chapter 7). Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Lefty Peters. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    Leading Comics (1941) 12
    Published Sep 1944 by DC.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust with migration.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Jon Small. Million Dollar Challenge (Chapter 1), script by Joe Samachson, art by Arthur Cazeneuve; The Law's Legionaires see an ad in the paper warning them to stay away from the estate of one Darrel Weldon; When they show up anyway, Darrel "penalizes" them by having them have dinner with him, where he relates that he has hidden valuables in 5 places, and if they can find them, following his clues, they will win a million dollars for any charity they wish. The Cache In the Canyon (Chapter 2); Vigilante heads west to a mining claim owned by Darrel, looking for the valuables hidden there, and runs smack dab into a group of outlaws intent on killing him. The Power of the Press (Chapter 3), script by Joe Samachson, art by Arthur Cazeneuve. The Safe from the Sky (Chapter 4). The Puzzle of the Pyramids (Chapter 5). Murder in Miniature (Chapter 6). The Million Dollar Challenge. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.