Green Hornet Comics (1940) comic books 1941-1943

Cover by Bert Whitman. The Numbers Racket, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The Green Hornet and Kato help clear a Police officer who has been charged with taking a bribe and is being framed by a group of racketeers. The Cure-All Racket, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The Green Hornet puts an end the business of a quack doctor, who has started a cure-all racket for cancer via a radio program from across the border. The Tourist Camp Racket, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; After a shooting at a tourist camp, Britt Reid is informed about legislative efforts to push through a bill regulating the tourist camp industry. A Buzz From the Green Hornet anti-crime public service announcement, art by Bert Whitman Associates. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bert Whitman. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The Hornet must stop a gang of racketeers who are terrorizing fish peddlers in the city. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; Britt Reid learns of several large insurance companies being tricked into paying burglary insurance on fake robberies, so the Hornet and Kato decide to smash this racket. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; A series of apparently accidental deaths among poor souls living near the waterfront attracts the attention of the Hornet, who learn the truth behind a foul insurance racket. Untitled Lt. Jim Hannon story. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bert Whitman. Jake Saco and the Broken Bridge, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; When the Hornet discovers that Jake Saco left the supporting columns of a new bridge hollow in order to save money on construction, and that bridge collapses killing many innocent people, he decides to put Saco in jail where he belongs. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker (original radio script), art by Bert Whitman Associates; Britt Reid finds himself framed for murder by racketeers angry at him for their exposure in the pages of the Daily Sentinel. Tong War, script by Fran Striker (original radio script), art by Bert Whitman Associates; Grim intrigue throws the oriental section of a city into a terrible Tong war and Britt Reid, as the Hornet, decides to investigate. Crime Syndicate, script by Fran Striker (original radio script), art by Bert Whitman Associates; The Hornet hunts down a crooked politician who has literally bought access to the penitentiary in order to make possible prison escapes. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bert Whitman. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The Hornet investigates a vicious racket of using residents of a home for the aged as slave laborers that profits the big boss named Riko. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The murder of a Sentinel reporter leads the Hornet to track down the murderer by pretending that Martin is still alive and still writing for the paper. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; A crooked politician puts the blame for the murder of a shyster lawyer upon the woman he is representing. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The Green Hornet discovers a photo electric cell at the site of a subway construction site phony explosion and believes the foreman for the company is responsible for the destruction, but he must prove it. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bert Whitman. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; A mounted masked group of vigilantes burn a house killing a child; The distraught father calls on Britt Reid. . Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; Mr. Reid just wanted to buy a gaucho outfit for his nephew. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The circus is in town, and they've just happened to pick that day to fire the animal trainer. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; Johnson Chemical Works is having their microgene stolen. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (as Jon Henri), inks by Joe Simon (as Jon Henri). "The Case of the Murdering Clown," pencils by Pierce Rice; The Clown finds a way to cheat the electric chair and get his revenge. "Case of Museum Mummy," art by Arturo Cazeneuve (Green Hornet's face); At the opening of the Tutenkiem exhibit the discoverer of the mummy dies. Untitled story, script and art by Art Helfant; Daffy Drafty gets a ten-day furlough and he doesn't want to see any soldiers in uniform. Untitled story, art by Harry Fisk and Arturo Cazeneuve (corrections); Gary Blakely learns of a Nazi plot to blow up West Point, dressing up in his great, great grandfather's uniform he calls himself the Spirit of '76 and fights the Nazis. "Introducing the Blonde Bomber," art by Babara Hall; Honey saves Carmen from trying to kill herself. "Robin Hood Lives Again!", script by S. M. Iger, pencils by Pierce Rice, inks by Louis Cazeneuve; Dr. Fairbanks has decided to fight crime dressing up as Robin Hood and assembling a band of Merry Men; With his new recruit they go after a gang running a protection racket on truck drivers. Untitled story, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; How the Green Hornet first defeated the Clown. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Art Helfant; Maisie met a guy who does magic tricks. Army and Navy Laughs cartoons, art by Strauss, Cooper, Richter, and Al. Untitled story, script and art by Art Helfant; Goliath and the Mighty Midgets join the Army. "John Doyle Convicted of Murder," pencils by Pierce Rice, inks by Arthur Cazeneuve; Sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit by politicians who are protecting the real murderer, John Doyle escapes from prison and turns his convict uniform into a superhero costume as the Zebra. Buglerettes cartoons by Art Helfant. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

The Case of the Parrot, pencils by Pierce Rice; A man with a cane commits murder to steal a parrot. The Case of Charlie the Midget, pencils by Pierce Rice; The Hornet tackles a gang of tire thieves. Untitled Spirit of '76 story, script and art by Bob Powell. The Case of the Flaming Flamingo featuring Blonde Bomber; Honey captures a Japanese submarine intent on sabotage in San Francisco. Untitled Robin Hood story, script by S. M. Iger. "Another V for Victory!, script and art by Art Helfant. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Stories and art by Mickey Spillane, Harry Sahle, Barbara Hall, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, Alex Blum, Pierce Rice, and Jerry Iger, credited as S. M. Iger. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. Baseball star Tommy Wallace is accused of shooting his girlfriend's father, but The Green Hornet learns the true villain is The Clown. The last survivor of the notorious King Mob is released from prison and abducted by the Rossi Gang, who hope he can lead them to missing loot, unless Robin Hood can intervene. Plus a story by future hardboiled mystery author Mickey Spillane, featuring Mike Lancer, a prototype for Spillane's "Mike Hammer" character. The Return of the Clown; Mike Lancer: The Syndicate of Death; The Career of Farmer Filcher; Spirit of '76; Blonde Bomber: Sabotage on Parade; Robin Hood and His Band; Mighty Midgets: The Funniest Jeeps in the Army; One Never Knows; Bloody Photo; Zebra: The Killer's Ruse. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Richard Hughes, Harry Sahle, Sam Burlockoff, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, A. W. Nugent, and Arturo Cazeneuve. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. The Green Hornet faces the Subterranean Saboteurs and Mr. Hypocrite. Nazi fifth columnists are captured by the mysterious Mr. Q, actually a government agent who uses his spy tech to become a superhero. Zebra investigates the Case of the Hesitant Cop and faces the Badger. Green Hornet; Mr. Q; Green Hornet Buzzers; Spirit of '76; The Story behind the Cover; Bert Lawson: Murder on Schedule; Mighty Midgets; Belly Laughs; Zebra. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Harry Sahle, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, W. Jourdain, and Arturo Cazeneuve. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. The Green Hornet seeks the truth behind a kidnapping on the docks, but the most important clue was destroyed. In the afterworld of American heroes, forgotten frontiersman Bunk Hill tries to convince Lincoln, Washington and the rest that he deserves to be counted among their ranks, in a humorous story with art by Sam Glanzman. Stripe-wearing hero Zebra investigates when a hospital patient commits a murder and escapes. Plus a note from the publisher saluting Sgt Alfred Harvey as he leaves for active duty during World War II. A Salute and a Pledge; Green Hornet: The Killer in Black; Mr. Q: Long Distance Murder!; Green Hornet Buzzers; Spirit of '76; The Story behind the Cover; The Spirit of 'Bunk' Hill; Mighty Midgets; Army and Navy; Roddy; Zebra; The Clue That Went Up in Smoke. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jill Elgin, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, Pierce Rice, and Arturo Cazeneuve. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. The Green Hornet faces The Brain, mastermind of crime, and partial peril the Half-Man. In their debut adventure, the Twinkle Twins investigate when a local paper starts printing pro-Nazi propaganda. Stripe-wearing hero Zebra discovers that Prof. Einmetz is growing giant animals in his lab, and that never ends well. Patriotic anti-Hitler cover may be the work of Arturo Cazeneuve. Green Hornet: The Case of the Half-Man; Army Fun!; Spirit of '76; The Story behind the Cover; Twinkle Twins: The Case of the Poisoned Paper; Mighty Midgets: On the Warpath; Army and Navy; Roddy; Zebra: The Case of the Menagerie of Monsters!. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Al Bryant, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, Al Zere, A. W. Nugent and Arturo Cazeneuve. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. The Green Hornet discovers the secret of the giant who emerges from a volcano to wreak havoc on the city. Gangsters steal a scientist's "artificial mist" and use it to create a weapon of mass destruction. Stripe-wearing hero Zebra leaps into action when a monkey with a gun goes on a rampage. Bondage cover, possibly the work of Arturo Cazeneuve, references the Hornet's success in radio and movie serials. Green Hornet: The Juggernaut of Destruction!!!; Flossie; Spirit of '76; The Story behind the Cover; Twinkle Twins: Mike the Muscle; Mighty Midgets; Green Hornet Buzzers; Roddy: Victory Garden; Zebra: The Thinking Ape!; Sailors and Soldiers; Getting Maisie Married; The Case of the Blinding Green Fog! 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories and art by Jerry Robinson, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, Jack Farr and Arturo Cazeneuve. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. The Green Hornet battles Nazi agents the Baron and Shiv Shine, in stories by Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson. The Twinkle Twins leap into action when the Nazis want Professor Thorton's Paralysis Ray. Stripe-wearing hero Zebra investigates when a killer decides to hire a lawyer before he's actually killed anyone. Nazi-punching cover by comics legend Alex Schomburg references the Hornet's success in radio and movie serials. Green Hornet: The Coins of Conscience; Spirit of '76; Twinkle Twins: The Case of the Professor's Paralysis Ray; Nazi Ghost Ship; Mighty Midgets; Sissy the Lion; Zebra: The Case of Liberty's Survival. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.