Exciting Comics #43 1.0

Classic Alex Schomburg cover: Features artwork by one of the most recognizable Golden Age comic book cover artists, known for his dynamic compositions and detailed action scenes.
A diverse superhero lineup: Features The Black Terror, Kara the Jungle Princess, The Scarab, American Eagle, and Sergeant Bill King.
Postwar Golden Age storytelling: Published in January 1946, this issue reflects the transition from wartime superhero adventures toward a broader mix of crime, jungle, and action-oriented stories.
Multiple villain confrontations: The featured heroes face a lineup of adversaries, including Racker, Targala, Ramon Royale, and Dr. Silvio.

The Black Terror – A ten-page adventure featuring Robert Foster, the American inventor and crime-fighting hero, in a confrontation with Racker.
Kara, the Jungle Princess – A twelve-page jungle adventure in which Kara faces Targala, with artwork by Al Camy.
The Scarab – An eight-page adventure featuring famed young archaeologist Peter Ward, battling Ramon Royale. Art by Ken Battefield.
American Eagle – An eight-page adventure involving mysterious rocket bombs hurtling from the sky, threatening destruction.
Sergeant Bill King – A six-page military adventure in which Sergeant King faces capture by a Japanese suicide squad. Art by Maurice Gutwirth.
“Shoplifter” – A one-page text story scripted by Bob Stanley.
“Bad Men's Trail” – A one-page text story credited to Donald Grey.
Pinky – A half-page humor feature with artwork by Dan Gordon.

Issue #43, January 1946.
52 pages, full color.
Original cover price: $0.10.
Cover pencils and inks by Alex Schomburg.
Features five superhero and adventure stories, two text stories, and a Pinky humor feature.
A strong example of the Golden Age superhero anthology format from Nedor and Better Publications.

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