Mr. Zero And The Juvenile Delinquent

One character that is definitely overdue for a comeback is the original Black Cat. First appearing in 1941, she had several revivals; once in the 60s, again in the 80s, and finally this last appearance in 1995.
Besides the two reprinted stories in this volume, there was a new origin for the modern Black Cat, a Shock Gibson story, and (of all things) a Sad Sack reprint. It was a toss up as to which of the classic tales to post, as they were both fine examples of Lee Elias's classic art. But I picked this one anyway.
Enjoy. And click the Black Cat link above to read the all new origin story at the official website.

by Lee Elias
from BLACK CAT: THE ORIGINS #1, 1995
original from BLACK CAT #27, February 1951







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AMBUSH IN AFGHANISTAN

Besides being a famous actress and crimefighter, Linda Turner was also a patriot who helped win the war. It's true. Just read the story if y'all don't believe me.

Writer and artist uncredited.
from BLACK CAT COMICS, June 1946










♣If you got a kick out of the Black Cat getting whacked with the pistol on page 3, then this site might be of further interest to you.
♥If you just want to read more of the Black Cat stories, click here.
♠Or, just check out a two page Black Cat story right here.
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LINDA TURNER, THE BLACK CAT

More of Harvey's Black Cat series, by Lee Elias, this time from issue #24, August 1950.









This is an ad that ran in some of the earlier issues of the series:



Apparently, these were the additional features that were requested by the readers.







The paper doll doesn't surprise me at all, but I wonder who the tough little girl was that wanted judo lessons?

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BLACK CAT, "Water Skis Whipping"

The Black Cat (aka. Hollywood starlet Linda Turner), had a long run in Harvey’s Speed Comics, and was finally given her own title in 1946.The series was praised by comics historian Trina Robbins for its "logical" and "straightforward" approach, in contrast to more fantasy-oriented titles like Wonder Woman.
Black Cat ran 65 issues, lasting nearly two decades (with a hiatus or two). It may be best remembered for a couple of iconic horror covers, but it started out as a squeaky clean Golden Age superhero book.
Lee Elias didn't create the character, nor did he draw the entire series from start to finish, yet he is the one artist most fans associate with her.

This story is from BLACK CAT #7, August 1947:





















A few years back, Alan Harvey was republishing the wonderful Black Cat comics. Alan asked Mark Evanier to cobble up a new adventure with artist Murphy Anderson, which is readable online here.

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