Super Mystery Comics (1940) comic books 1947-1949

Bert and Sue bondage cover by Warren Kramer (as 'DOC'). In order of appearance: The Adventures of Bert and Sue, 'The Adventure of the Corpse on the Course!'" art by Ken Battefield; "Harry the Hack"; "UNO: United Nations Investigator, 'The Mystery of the Missing Memoirs'"; "Copper Clancy"; and "Mr. Risk, 'Clue of the Blood Red Clay!'". "Fireworks for a Saddle Bum" text story by Cliff Howe, reprinted from Hap Hazard Comics (1944) #2 and from Four Favorites (1941) #17, and reprinted in Super Mystery Comics Vol. 6 (1946) #5 and in Four Favorites (1941) #29. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Bert and Sue, 'Murder by Phone'" art by Ken Battefield; "Copper Clancy"; "UNO" art by Ken Battefield; "Harry the Hack"; and "Mr. Risk, 'Affair of the Two-Penny Scarlet'". "Pay Dirt Paradise" text story by Ralph Powers, reprinted from Super Mystery Comics Vol. 5 (1945) #4, Four Favorites (1941) #22, and Super Mystery Comics Vol. 5 (1945) #5. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Warren Kremer (as 'DOC'). In order of appearance: "Bert and Sue, 'Murder Wins the Last Round!'"; "Colonel Blow and His Radio Show"; "UNO, 'Treasure For Conquest!'"; "Harry the Hack" art by Hal Lockwood; "Hap Hazard, 'Can You Bear It?'"; "Bachelor's Diner"; and "Mr. Risk, 'The Horrible Hot Seat!'" art by Al Camy. "Gag-Fest" joke pages. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Ken Battefield cover. In order of appearance: "Bert and Sue, 'Mr. Death!'"; "Harry the Hack" art by Hal Lockwood; "Mr. Risk"; "Doc Klocknhand's Clinic"; "UNO"; and "Copper Clancy". "Contender for a Colt Crown" text story by Cliff Howe, reprinted from Hap Hazard Comics (1944) #5. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Bert and Sue, 'Hell Bent for Election'"; "Mr. Risk"; "Harry the Hack" art by Hal Lockwood; "UNO"; and "Copper Clancy". "Super-Dupers" joke pages. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Bert and Sue, 'Rehearsal for Murder!'"; "Mr. Risk, 'Train of Death'"; "Harry the Hack" art by Hal Lockwood; "Murder Can't Hide Its Motive, An Inspector Keene Mystery"; and "The Unknown, 'The Eyes of the Unknown!'". "Fighting Crime with Science" text article. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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In order of appearance: "Bert and Sue, 'Murder on the Menu'", reprinted with CCA alterations as "Too Many Suspects" in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #48; "The Unknown" art by Sid Greene; "Mack Martin, Investigator" reprinted with CCA alterations as "Clue of the Counterfeit Package" in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #48; "Hurry-Up Harrigan, Police Reporter, 'The Airtight Alibi!'"; and "Mr. Risk". "Secrets Behind the Bloodstains" text article, reprinted in Baffling Mysteries (1952) #25. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "The Unknown, 'The Dime of Doom'"; "Bert and Sue, 'The Man Nobody Knew!'"; "Mack Martin, Private Investigator, 'The Case of the Planned Accident'"; "Hurry-Up Harrigan, Police Reporter, 'A One Way Ride!'"; and "Mr. Risk, 'The Man Who Fed Death'". "Mistake Spells Murder" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "The Unknown, 'Desert Gold'" art by Sid Greene; "Mack Martin, Private Investigator, 'The Riddle in the Rowboat'"; "Bert and Sue, 'Satan Scorches the Track!'"; "Hurry-Up Harrigan, 'The Case of the Stolen Bracelet!'"; "Who-Dun-It? An Inspector Keene Mystery!"; and "Mr. Risk, 'The Ghost Lighthouse!'". "Catching Criminals with Clues, A True Crime Story" text story, reprinted in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #48. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "The Unknown"; "Mack Martin, 'The House With a Thousand Eyes'"; "Bert and Sue, 'Dancing With Death!"; "Hurry-Up Harrigan, 'Case of the Disappearing Debutante!'"; "Who Dun-It? An Inspector Keene Mystery"; and "Mr. Risk, 'Murder for Money'". "Super-Dupers" joke pages. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 52-page issue. In order of appearance: "The Unknown, 'The House of Death'" art by Sid Greene; "Mack Martin, Private Investigator vs. The Masked Killer!"; "Hurry-Up Harrigan in The Case of the Hopeless Horse"; "Bert and Sue"; "Who Dun-It? An Inspector Keene Mystery: Who Killed Clark Maxim, Don Juan of Connecticut?" reprinted with CCA alterations in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #48; and "Mr. Risk, 'The Serpent of Santa Merito!'". "'The Farmer Takes a Crook'" text story by Matt Winters. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Rudy Palais cover. 36-page issues begin. In order of appearance: "The Unknown in Murder Has a Twin!" art by Sid Greene; "Mr. Risk in The Ghost Gang!"; "Who Dun-It? An Inspector Keene Mystery: Murder on New Year's Eve!"; and "Mack Martin...Private Investigator, 'The Murder Masquerade!'". "Dead Men Talk" text story by Norman Joel Lande, reprinted in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #47. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Bert and Sue, 'Mystery of the Silent Death!'" reprinted with CCA alterations as "The Stranger Rides Free" in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #47; "The Unknown, 'Staged for Murder!'" art by Sid Greene; "Mr. Risk, 'Prisoner of the Ssabelos Savages!!'" art by Bill Walton; and "Hurry-Up Harrigan". "Shoot on Sight" text story by Roy Masters, reprinted in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #23 and #25. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Final issue. In order of appearance: "The Unknown"; "Bert and Sue" art by Frank Giacoia and Bob Lander; "Mr. Risk, 'Rogue's Gallery'" art by Sy Grudko, reprinted with CCA alterations as "Mystery of 17 Rue Rudolf" in Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #48; and "Hurry-Up Harrigan" art by Sy Grudko. "The Tunnel" text story by Oscar Ross. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.