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Hey, everybody, welcome to the much-anticipated 18th issue!
Our first feature this month is The Raven, from Sure-Fire Comics no. 3, source of several other great stories which have appeared previously on this site. It was published in 1940 by Ace Magazines, Inc. The Raven appeared in Sure-Fire Comics/Lightning Comics Vol. 1 No. 1 through Vol. 3 No. 1 (the entire series), as well as Four Favorites 1-4.
The second feature this month is The Echo, reprinted from Dynamic Comics no. 15, which was published in July of 1945 by Flying Cadet Publishing Co., Inc. The Echo appeared in Dynamic Comics 8-23 and Yankee Comics 1-4.
In the third spot this month, by request, is Frankenstein, in a story from Prize Comics no. 68, published in February-March of 1948 by Feature Publications. Frankenstein appeared in Prize Comics nos. 7-54 and 56-68, as well as 33 issues of his own comic, Frankenstein Comics.
All stories are believed to be in the public domain*. If you enjoy this issue, be sure to write to let me know (it's also OK to write if you didn't like this issue...all feedback is appreciated). You will find a link to my Email on the page following the stories. And be sure to join my mailing list to find out when I update any portion of my now-gigantic web empire!

* All stories are over 50 years old and believed to be in the public domain. Should a story appear which is not in the public domain and the holder of the copyright is opposed to its inclusion in Pure Excitement Comics, it will be immediately removed from this site upon notification. Pure Excitement Comics is a non-profit operation and does not claim the copyright to any of these stories or characters. Information for this page was found in Howard Keltner's Index to Golden Age Comic Books. There is a new edition of this great book now available. Email Bob Klein for details on how to purchase a copy!