Police Comics #11

In "The Brain of Cyrus Smythe," a 1942 Quality Comics classic, a centuries-old villain’s mind survives in a jar of chemicals after his death in 1642, only to be transplanted into a soldier centuries later—setting off a bizarre and dangerous new chapter. Written and drawn by Jack Cole, this story blends pulp horror with early superhero intrigue, following the mind of Cyrus Smythe as it takes over a new host and clashes with the ever-resourceful Plastic Man. The cover, by Gill Fox, captures the eerie, gothic tone of the tale.