Smash Comics #30

In "The Von Ribboncounter Affair," Kent Thurston faces a daring twist when his invisible hood—his signature tool—vanishes into the hands of the White Wizard, a cunning scientist who deciphers its secret. With the device replicated and wielded by a gang of criminals, Metropolis is thrown into chaos, as citizens fear an alien invasion that may be far more human than they thought. Written and illustrated by Art Pinajian, this 1942 installment of Smash Comics features a cover by Gill Fox, capturing the mystery and menace of a city on edge.