Comic Title: Blackhawk #176
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: September 1962
On Sale Date: July 10, 1962 Copyright Date July 10, 1962
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1962

Newsstand Date July 10, 1962
Source: Newsdealer Magazine, V17 #5

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Jack Schiff

Title: "The Menace of the Hex Master"
Pages: 8

Feature(s):
Blackhawk (of Earth-1)

Penciller: Dick Dillin
Inker: Charles Cuidera

Feature Character(s)

• Blackhawk (last appearance in Blackhawk #176; next appearance in Blackhawk #176)

Supporting Character(s)

• The Blackhawks (last appearance in Blackhawk #176; next appearance in Blackhawk #176)
• Hendrickson (last appearance in Blackhawk #176; next appearance in Blackhawk #176)
• Stanislaus (last appearance in Blackhawk #176; next appearance in Blackhawk #176)
• Andre (last appearance in Blackhawk #176; next appearance in Blackhawk #176)
• Chuck (last appearance in Blackhawk #176; next appearance in Blackhawk #176)
• Olaf (last appearance in Blackhawk #176; next appearance in Blackhawk #176)
• Chop Chop (last appearance in Blackhawk #176; next appearance in Blackhawk #176)

Villain(s)

• The Hex Master (last name Coyle revealed; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Chief Totu and the natives of Tagu Island (no further appearances)
• Members of Coyle’s expedition (Givens named; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
The Blackhawks investigate reports of a sorcerer menacing the natives of Tagu Island. The sorcerer, known as the Hex Master, is blackmailing the tribe with his evil magic. The Blackhawks expose the Hex Master as Mr. Coyle, an expedition leader. His magic was performed using a variety of tricks designed to fool the natives.