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National Comics #44
National Comics #44 is an anthology featuring multiple stories. "Sally O'Neil" by Al Bryant follows a policewoman who encounters a seemingly unhinged character but discovers he is actually a criminal mastermind; she pursues him through various comedic misadventures including a burning building and a car chase. Another story features Uncle Sam investigating a murder plot involving a bullet wound and a bomb at a funeral, working to uncover the culprits and establish an alibi. The issue also includes "The Barker," in which the title character demonstrates to Benny the Beep that the circus is no place for fun.