Issue: #1
The Origin of The Comet, John Dickering and Joe Higgins share an apartment and John tells Joe all about the secret history of the Comet, including the deaths he caused through the use of his powers. The Hangman's Noose, Bob Dickering lies dying in a hospital as his son Steve dons the costume to become the new Hangman; Steve wants nothing to do with his father, and goes to avenge the beating of a y...
First appearances: Black Hood
Creators: Carmine Infantino, Alex Niño
Characters: The Shield, Black Hood, The Comet, Steel Sterling, Hangman, Thelma Gordon