Green Hornet Comics #5
In "The Winner!... By a Murder!", the Green Hornet zeroes in on a suspicious photoelectric cell found at a staged subway explosion, suspecting foul play by the construction foreman—though proving it will be a test of wit and stealth. Written by Fran Striker and brought to life by Bert Whitman Associates, this 1941 thriller blends suspense and early superhero intrigue, with a cover by Bert Whitman that captures the tension in bold, striking lines.
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The Green Hornet discovers a photo electric cell at the site of a subway construction site phony explosion and believes the foreman for the company is responsible for the destruction, but he must prove it.
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