Racket Squad in Action (1952) comic books 1956
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Issue #20
Published Feb 1956 by Capitol/Charlton.$5.40
Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Dick Wood, Bill Molno, Bill Ely, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Chic Stone. Racket Squad's focus on swindlers and con games allowed it to survive the Comics Code longer than most Pre-Code crime comics. A jeweler hires a private eye to find out how his messenger keeps switching out precious gems for fakes. Cultured, well-spoken "Sir Thomas" specializes in fleecing wealthy marks. American tourists in France get swindled out of their passports. The Man Who Stole from Himself; The Fabulous Sir Thomas; The Shortchange Racket; Television Trouble; Passport to Trouble; The Portrait Racketeers; The Hot Watch Racket. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #21
Published Apr 1956 by Capitol/Charlton.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Dick Wood, Bill Molno, Bill Ely, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Chic Stone. Racket Squad's focus on swindlers and con games allowed it to survive the Comics Code longer than most Pre-Code crime comics. An early look at auto "repo men" (before that was seen as a legit concern) portrays them as legal car thieves, working for shifty dealers with inflated repayment plans. The con man known as "The Silver Fox" specializes in emptying out houses while their owners are on vacation. A phony doctor swindles patients with unorthodox cures and lets them deal with the consequences. The Legal Auto Theft Racket; The Old Shell Game; Ill Steal Your Home; Hush-Hush; Medical Menace; The Swiss Watches. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #22
Published Jul 1956 by Capitol/Charlton.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, and Jon D'Agostino. Racket Squad's focus on swindlers and con games allowed it to survive the Comics Code longer than most Pre-Code crime comics. When police crack down on pickpockets, "dip" Barney comes up with a new scheme involving a "third hand." (Although credited to Charles Nicholas, this story looks like it could be the work of future Superman artist Curt Swan.) A mechanic inflates auto-repair bills with unexpected charges, costing both his customer and the garage where he works dearly. Con men swindle people out of their life savings with promises of free "found" money. The Three-Handed Pickpocket; Overcharge; Lost Dog; Nothin for Somethin; Silver Sap; Missing Evidence. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #23
Published Sep 1956 by Capitol/Charlton.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Frank Frollo, Stan Kaye, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Racket Squad's focus on swindlers and con games allowed it to survive the Comics Code longer than most Pre-Code crime comics. A wealthy couple's surprise visitors claim to be out-of-town cousins, but are actually impostors casing the joint. A crooked art dealer sells collectors stolen art masterpieces that turn out to be forgeries. Orrin's "insurance" office is actually a front for a high-end blackmail operation. The Visitors; A List of Fools; The Fountain Pen Swindle; Truck Trap; Secret Success; The Engagement Racket; Double Take. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
