Big Ben Bolt 1958-02-24

The fantastic linework aside. I love how, visually, the first panel tells us everything we need to know about the scene. The characters are in action, all looking at the same thing.

Then the camera angle rotates and we see two guys, one asking the other a question. Then, for the third panel, the camera pulls back and rotates slightly to give us a sight of the captain, who answers the question ... leaving the reader in suspense.

A great example of how a daily can do so much with three panels. All with JCM's masterful art. Congratulations on the acquisition!

All rugged looking.  They aged up quickly back then.