Smash Comics #13

In "Devil's Island," a 1940 Smash Comics standout, a down-on-his-luck lineman named Tom gains magnetism powers after surviving a shocking 10,000-volt electrocution—only to be revived by an equal surge of A.C. volts. Written and drawn entirely by Paul Gustavson, this early superhero tale follows Tom as he uses his newfound abilities to sneak away from his blue-collar duties and take on injustice in his local town. The cover by Gill Fox captures the story’s electric tension, making this a standout entry in the Quality Comics lineup.