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Sensation Comics 42

SENSATION COMICS #42

Cover Date: June 1945
Cover Price: $.10
Publication Date: 1945-04-03

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Cover Credits:
Art: Harry G. Peter (signed)


Story: "Peril on Paradise Island" (12 Pages)

Credits:

StoryRobert Kanigher
ArtHarry G. Peter
LetteringMechanical
Assistant editingTed Udall, Julius Schwartz
EditingSheldon Mayer

Feature Character(s):

Wonder Woman

Supporting Character(s):

Major Steve Trevor
Etta Candy
Queen Hippolyta
Amazons of Paradise Island

Villain(s):

Draska Nishki
International Spies, Inc.

Location(s):

Paradise Island

Comment(s):

The lettering in this story is done with an Ames Lettering Guide, probably by Peter, but this is not confirmed.
Charles Moulton is the pen name of psychologist William Moulton Marston.

Story Reprinted in:

Wonder Woman Archives #6 (2010)
Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #2 (2017)

Solicitation:

While testifying at the trial of a spy who is accused of stealing U.S. secret weapon plans, Wonder Woman accidentally loses her golden lasso, which is found and used against the Princess.


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Second Story: "Trouble in Double!" (6 Pages)

Credits:

ArtFrank Harry
Assistant editingJulius Schwartz, Ted Udall
EditingSheldon Mayer

Feature Character(s):

Little Boy Blue

Supporting Character(s):

Blue Boys:
Tubby
Toughy

Villain(s):

Joe and Moe (first appearance for both; two hobos)

Other Character(s):

Joanna (first appearance; a tomboy who dresses up as Little Boy Blue)

Location(s):

Big City

Comment(s):

This story probably takes place during the summer.


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Third Story: "The Devil's Apprentice" (7 Pages)

Credits:

ArtAlfonso Greene
Assistant editingTed Udall, Julius Schwartz
EditingSheldon Mayer

Feature Character(s):

Black Pirate

Supporting Character(s):

Justin Valor

Villain(s):

Monsieur Mephisto (first appearance; an agent of the French Crown)
Lord Blazen (first appearance)

Other Character(s):

King James


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Fourth Story: "Crime Goes to School!" (6 Pages)

Credits:

ArtStan Aschmeier
Assistant editingTed Udall, Julius Schwartz
EditingSheldon Mayer

Feature Character(s):

Mister Terrific

Supporting Character(s):

Wanda Wilson (as a school teacher; next in issue #44)

Villain(s):

Moran (first appearance; in charge of the Reform school; uses kids as trainees for crime)

Comment(s):

This story takes place late in June.


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Fifth Story: "The Hayville Hobby-Horse!" (8 Pages)

Credits:

ArtJoe Gallagher
Assistant editingTed Udall, Julius Schwartz
EditingSheldon Mayer

Feature Character(s):

Wildcat

Supporting Character(s):

Stretch Skinner

Villain(s):

Big Boy Davis (first appearance; teaches two hillbillies how to be crooks by mail)

Other Character(s):

Skinflint Skinner (first appearance; Stretch's uncle)


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