Whiz Comics #9
In *Whiz Comics* #9, a 10-cent comic from 1940, the story "Fantastic Crimes of Dr. Durgan" introduces a bizarre criminal scheme that threatens international peace. When the Elban Crown Jewels vanish, Billy teams up with Mr. Morris to uncover a mad scientist using miniature men and model planes to commit crimes across the globe. Written by Bill Parker and illustrated by C. C. Beck—whose dynamic art defines the issue’s cover and interior—this early adventure blends espionage and shrinking sci-fi with a distinctly vintage flair.
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Mr. Morris tells Billy that the theft of the fabulous Elban Crown Jewels could lead to war between the nation of Elba and the U.S. unless the jewels are recovered. Billy discovers an evil scientist that is shrinking innocent men to minute proportions and flying them in model planes to various areas to commit crimes.
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