Police Comics #26

In "Body, Mind and Soul," a 1944 entry from Police Comics #26, the legendary vaudeville illusionist known as the Ghostmaster—once famed for his uncanny makeup and resurrection acts—turns to crime after the death of his art form. Drawn by Al Bryant, whose dynamic lines bring the eerie spectacle to life, the story follows the Ghostmaster’s elaborate scheme to impersonate a trusted bank president, only to be undone by a chance encounter with Manhunter, who recognizes the performer behind the mask. The cover, by Jack Cole, captures the haunting elegance of the Ghostmaster’s final act.