Although not noted as such, this seems to me to be a Hitler cover. I don't think the Nazi in the corner would have been given a toothbrush mustache if he wasn't intended to be Hitler.
Thanks everyone!!! And great books all around!!! It is noted whenever it sold as a Hitler cover at least that I have seen in my short period learning and collecting these gems. The Blue Beetle story on the inside however doesn't at all match the cover as he is busting up regular ol' gangsters.
What I love most about this cover is how darn dynamic it is. The little details just blow my mind. If you look at it....and I mean really look at it...you will notice it is a US Flag cover as well down there on the naval ship I like the perspective of it all. Up in a plane looking down heck even the gauges are drawn on there as the pilot is turned around to thwart our heroes rescue. Great stuff!!
I agree with ALL that the earlier and then later issues are the real shining stars of this publisher.
Here's West's list from a few years ago (I think he may have added some later) and you are right that MM 27 is there (now if we can get Overstreet and CGC on board!):
Here is a Hitler cover list I made that covers books from 1940's-1950's. Let me know if I missed any.
All Winners Comics #6
America's Best Comics #7, 8
All Star Comics #24
Arrow #3
Batman #18
Big Shot Comics # 25, 28, 32, 43, 46, 57
Blue Beetle #32, 34
Blue Bolt 4/1
Blue Circle #3
Bomber Comics #2, 4
Boy Comics 4, 7
Boy Commandos #2
Captain America #1, 2, 36
Captain Marvel Adventures #21
Captain Marvel Jr. #10, 13
Catman #3, 16, 19, 20
Champ Comics #24
Comedy Comics #20, 22
Daredevil Battles Hitler (#1)
Daredevil Comics #18
Famous Funnies #102
Fantastic Comics # 21, 22
Four Favorites #1, 11
Four Most V2#4
Great Comics #3
Green Hornet Comics #13
Headline Comics #8
Jackpot Comics #5
Joe Palooka #2
Jolly Jingles #12
Krazy Komics #9
Marvel Mystery Comics #37, 46, 63, 64
Master Comics #13, 29
Miss Fury #3, 4
More Fun Comics #75
Mystic Comics # 7, 9
Mystery Men #27
National Comics #12, 38, 39
Power Comics #2
Prize Comics #37
Real Life Comics #3
Sensation Comics #13
Shield-Wizard #8
Silver Streak #16, 21
Sparky Watts #1
Speed Comics #16???, 21, 24, 31
Spy Smasher # 9, 10
Startling Comics #12
Super Duck #1
Superman #17
Super Rabbit #1
Supersnipe Comics #8, 9
Target Comics V3#8
Terry-Toons #7
Thrilling Comics #41, 44, 45
T-Man #6, 34
Uncle Sam #5, 7
USA Comics #2, 5, 9
Weird Comics #20
Wonder Comics #1
Wonderworld Comics #32
World's Finest Comics #9
Young Allies #1, 9
Zip Comics #20, 26
West
Edited by Timely (10/02/09 01:10 PM)
Thanks!! I have 3 of those...a LOOOOOOONG way to go haha!!