Issue No. 73
February 1954Blackhawk Battles the Hangman - The Blackhawks, battling invaders from TRANSVANIA for the land of RAMONIA, see Blackhawk wounded and captured by the RAVEN. About to be executed by Hangman Redrum, Blackhawk is saved by Hendrickson who secretly replaced the Hangman.
Chop Chop - Chop is vacationing in the mountains when he's mistaken for Bandit Jake, but soon uncovers the real Jake disguished as Sarah the Witch.
Blackhawk Retires - While battling 'the Terrorists' for the democracy of GALVIA, the Hawks are aided by DRAGO who challenges Blackhawk for leadership. Drago leads the Hawks into a trap, but they're rescued by Blackhawk who reveals Drago's plot to catch the real leaders of the terrorists.
The Tyrannical Freaks - The 'Human Dynamo' leads a team of criminals, former scientists who survived a chemical explosion with advanced powers. The Hawks defeat each of the freaks powers and trap the human dynamo by insulating him with liquid rubber.
Thanks to David Chapman for submitting the cover and to Roger Hill for writing the synopsis for this issue.
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