This first book in the Black Cobra series was published in 1954 by Ajax-Farrell. It features Steve Drake, an FBI Agent, as a grim Cold War avenger known as the Black Cobra. Stories in this book include: Ace Spy Smasher / The Voice of Treason, Scourge of Evil / The Case of the Confused Crooks, Text Story (2 pages) A Million Dollar Surprise!, Assignment: Manhunt / Only the Vile Die Young, and Black Cobra Smashes The Ring of Red Death!