Blue Ribbon Comics #3
In "On the Trail of the Bank Robbers," Scoop races to track down the stolen Pope Diamond after hearing the news from Mrs. van Meter, only to narrowly escape a deadly trap—just in time for the enigmatic Marvel to intervene and save him at the last moment. Penciled and inked by Charles Biro, this 1940 adventure from Blue Ribbon Comics #3 blends classic pulp suspense with early superhero intrigue, all rendered in the distinctive style of its creator. The cover, also by Biro, captures the moment of peril with sharp, dynamic lines.
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Having heard that the famous Pope Diamond has been stolen from Mrs. van Meter, Scoop heads out to find it. He nearly loses his life until the mysterious Marvel shows up to save him at the last minute.
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