Spy and Counterspy

The atomic spy theme proved so pervasive, however, that several rival companies drew on it to capture public interest. American Comics Group s Spy and Counterspy appeared in August/September 1949, while Marvel s Spy Cases (September 1950) and Spy Fighters (March 1952),... 

By the early 1950s, the various spy comics had begun to falter. Spy and Counterspy had folded in 1951, and Spy Cases, Spy Fighters, and Spy Hunters all expired by late 1953. Spy Thrillers survived only a year and a half longer. The reason for their demise was obvious. By this time, the atomic bomb, theft of which had become the backbone of the spy comics genre, had become an integral part of Soviet and American Ufe. In fact, it began to border on the commonplace. ... 

Spy and Counterspy 1 (August/September 1949) (Best Syndicated Features). 

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