Green Hornet Comics (1940) 9

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, A. W. Nugent, Ed Wheelan, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, Barry Hill, Pierce Rice, W. Jourdain and Jerry Iger (credited as S. M. Iger), plus PSAs by Martin Branner, Al Capp, Bill Holman and Rube Goldberg. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. The Green Hornet investigates when he hears reports of an unstoppable robot bank robber. A special promotional section for War Bonds (a WWII fundraising drive) features comic-strip characters Smokey Stover, Winnie Winkle, a Rube Goldberg character and the Li'l Abner cast, all illustrated by their regular artists. Stripe-wearing hero Zebra faces the strange, hypnotic eyes of Dr. Hypno. Also featuring a cover and spot illustrations by Jack Kirby. The Case of the Metallic Monster; The Dance of Death; Roddy; Spirit of '76; Blonde Bomber: The Case of the Hollywood Hellcat; Robin Hood; Mighty Midgets; The Story behind the Cover; Green Hornet Buzzers; Funny Phony Facts; First Aid Kit; Zebra. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.