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Most copies of this issue have "JULY" somewhat blacked out but still readable on the cover with "AUGUST" displayed clearly right under the issue number. This has led to inconsistent reporting of the date of this issue. The indicia lists July.
MYSTIC COMICS published monthly by Timely Publications at Meriden, Conn. Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Meriden, Conn., under Act of March 3, 1879. Yearly subscription in U. S. $1.00. Vol. 1, No 4, July 1940. Entire contents copyright 1940 by Timely Publications, 330 W. 42nd St., N. Y., N. Y. Printed in U. S. A.
For advertising write Marvel Group, 330 W. 42nd St., N. Y. C.
With this issue, the Chesler connection vanishes, with even familiar features being drawn mostly by Funnies, Inc. which had been packaging Marvel Mystery Comics from the start. Some stories are of less clear origin as noted below.
Art spotting as noted in the Masterworks credits unless otherwise noted. |
Most copies of this issue have "JULY" somewhat blacked out but still readable on the cover with "AUGUST" displayed clearly right under the issue number. This has led to inconsistent reporting of the date of this issue. The indicia lists July.
MYSTIC COMICS published monthly by Timely Publications at Meriden, Conn. Entered as second class matter at Post Office at Meriden, Conn., under Act of March 3, 1879. Yearly subscription in U. S. $1.00. Vol. 1, No 4, July 1940. Entire contents copyright 1940 by Timely Publications, 330 W. 42nd St., N. Y., N. Y. Printed in U. S. A.
For advertising write Marvel Group, 330 W. 42nd St., N. Y. C.
With this issue, the Chesler connection vanishes, with even familiar features being drawn mostly by Funnies, Inc. which had been packaging Marvel Mystery Comics from the start. Some stories are of less clear origin as noted below.
Art spotting as noted in the Masterworks credits unless otherwise noted. |
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| 0. ["The onrushing train was bent on destruction - could Hercules be in time?"] (Hercules) cover, 1p |
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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| 1. Become a Stamp Collector (Frasek Company Stamps) advertisement, 1p |
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Inside front cover. |
Inside front cover. |
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| 2. [The Trustees of Hate] (The Blue Blaze) comic story, 10p |
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The Blue Blaze [Spencer Keen]; Senator Coyne (orator of Borsia); Lor (villain, hangman of Horror Hall, death); "The Trustees of Hate" [Dr. Vortex (death); Weasel (death); Lara] (villains, many un-named) |
The Blue Blaze [Spencer Keen]; Senator Coyne (orator of Borsia); Lor (villain, hangman of Horror Hall, death); "The Trustees of Hate" [Dr. Vortex (death); Weasel (death); Lara] (villains, many un-named) |
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The Blue Blaze, who is now described as returning to the grave between adventures, takes on an organization that's using a hate ray to goad two neighboring countries to war. |
The Blue Blaze, who is now described as returning to the grave between adventures, takes on an organization that's using a hate ray to goad two neighboring countries to war. |
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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Who's Who theorizes "Harry / Douglas" to be Harry Ramsey and either Douglas Grant or Douglas Ryan. However, various art spotters who examined this for the Masterworks credits concluded that this is not the case. Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. observes that the artist on this feature could arguably be the same as the "Harry / Douglas"-signed Stuporman story in Daring Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1940 series) #6, but that the similarly signed Blue Blaze story in issue #1 of this series is a different art team altogether. He and Dr. Michael J. Vassallo theorize that "Harry / Douglas" is simply a shop name.
To complicate things, the first appearance of the Blue Blaze that is signed "Harry / Douglas" appears to be from the Chesler shop, but most of this issue, despite thick panel borders typical of the Chesler shop, appears to be the work of Funnies, Inc. artists. The source of this particular story is unknown.
There is a teaser for a story in which the Blue Blaze fights the Vampire of Doom next issue, but that story never appeared. |
Who's Who theorizes "Harry / Douglas" to be Harry Ramsey and either Douglas Grant or Douglas Ryan. However, various art spotters who examined this for the Masterworks credits concluded that this is not the case. Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. observes that the artist on this feature could arguably be the same as the "Harry / Douglas"-signed Stuporman story in Daring Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1940 series) #6, but that the similarly signed Blue Blaze story in issue #1 of this series is a different art team altogether. He and Dr. Michael J. Vassallo theorize that "Harry / Douglas" is simply a shop name.
To complicate things, the first appearance of the Blue Blaze that is signed "Harry / Douglas" appears to be from the Chesler shop, but most of this issue, despite thick panel borders typical of the Chesler shop, appears to be the work of Funnies, Inc. artists. The source of this particular story is unknown.
There is a teaser for a story in which the Blue Blaze fights the Vampire of Doom next issue, but that story never appeared. |
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| 3. [Earthquake] (Hercules) comic story, 7p |
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Malcolm Kildale |
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Malcolm Kildale |
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Hercules David; un-named friend of Hercules; Lemo (villain, inventor, death) |
Hercules David; un-named friend of Hercules; Lemo (villain, inventor, death) |
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Hercules fights a mad scientist who wants to rule the world or smash it to bits with his monster earth-shaking machine. The scientist captures Hercules and tries to mentally enslave him, but Hercules is too strong. |
Hercules fights a mad scientist who wants to rule the world or smash it to bits with his monster earth-shaking machine. The scientist captures Hercules and tries to mentally enslave him, but Hercules is too strong. |
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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Art spotting by Ron Goulart.
Funnies, Inc. material. |
Art spotting by Ron Goulart.
Funnies, Inc. material. |
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| 4. [Origin of the Thin Man] (Thin Man) comic story, 8p |
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Klaus Nordling [as K. Nordling] (signed) |
Klaus Nordling [as K. Nordling] (signed) |
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Thin Man [Bruce Dickson] (introduction, origin); Council of Elders; Olalla (daughter of the Elder's Chief); un-named Police Commissioner; Clip Walton (villain) |
Thin Man [Bruce Dickson] (introduction, origin); Council of Elders; Olalla (daughter of the Elder's Chief); un-named Police Commissioner; Clip Walton (villain) |
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Bruce Dickson stumbles on a utopia in the Himalayas and its people welcome him, granting him the power they all have to become exceedingly thin through surgery with their electric rays. He is shown their science and their peaceful communication with the Martians, but convinces them to let him return to the outside world to fight crime. The Elder's daughter, Olalla, goes with him and on their first adventure they put a stop to a protection racket. |
Bruce Dickson stumbles on a utopia in the Himalayas and its people welcome him, granting him the power they all have to become exceedingly thin through surgery with their electric rays. He is shown their science and their peaceful communication with the Martians, but convinces them to let him return to the outside world to fight crime. The Elder's daughter, Olalla, goes with him and on their first adventure they put a stop to a protection racket. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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This story probably came from the Iger shop. Unlike other artists and writers seen in this issue, Klaus Nordling had no known connection to Funnies, Inc. Note that the Fletcher Hanks-drawn stories in Daring Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1940 series) around this same time also suggest an Iger shop connection. |
This story probably came from the Iger shop. Unlike other artists and writers seen in this issue, Klaus Nordling had no known connection to Funnies, Inc. Note that the Fletcher Hanks-drawn stories in Daring Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1940 series) around this same time also suggest an Iger shop connection. |
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| 5. [The Teutonian Agents] (Flexo the Rubber Man) comic story, 6p |
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Flexo the Rubber Man |
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Ben Flinton [as FOS] (signed) |
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Bill O'Connor [as FOS] (signed) |
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Leonard Sansone [as FOS] (signed) |
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Flexo; Joel Williams; Joshua Williams; Professor Winston; un-named agent of Teutonia (villain); un-named Dictator of Teutonia (villain, death?); un-named Secretary of Teutonia (villain) |
Flexo; Joel Williams; Joshua Williams; Professor Winston; un-named agent of Teutonia (villain); un-named Dictator of Teutonia (villain, death?); un-named Secretary of Teutonia (villain) |
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The Williams brothers take Flexo to Teutonia to retrieve a stolen explosives formula. |
The Williams brothers take Flexo to Teutonia to retrieve a stolen explosives formula. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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We (and the Masterworks art spotters) have Ben Flinton listed as the writer, even though Who's Who has him down as pencils/inks. There is a teaser for another Flexo story in the next issue but it never appeared.
Funnies, Inc. material. |
We (and the Masterworks art spotters) have Ben Flinton listed as the writer, even though Who's Who has him down as pencils/inks. There is a teaser for another Flexo story in the next issue but it never appeared.
Funnies, Inc. material. |
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| 6. [Introducing the Black Widow] (The Black Widow) comic story, 7p |
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George Kapitan (signed) |
George Kapitan (signed) |
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Harry Sahle (signed) |
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Harry Sahle (signed) |
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The Black Widow [Claire Voyant] (anti-hero, introduction, origin); James Wagler (death); Mrs. Wagler (death); Pat Wagler (death); Satan (villain) |
The Black Widow [Claire Voyant] (anti-hero, introduction, origin); James Wagler (death); Mrs. Wagler (death); Pat Wagler (death); Satan (villain) |
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Spirit medium Claire Voyant, momentarily influenced by Satan, curses a family after they doubt her skills. When the mother and daughter of the family die, the son blames Claire and kills her. Satan claims her soul and transforms her into the Black Widow. After giving her a tour of Hell, he allows her to go back to earth and avenge herself by killing her own murderer. Satan then tells the Black Widow that her role will be to collect the souls of evil men on earth at his direction. |
Spirit medium Claire Voyant, momentarily influenced by Satan, curses a family after they doubt her skills. When the mother and daughter of the family die, the son blames Claire and kills her. Satan claims her soul and transforms her into the Black Widow. After giving her a tour of Hell, he allows her to go back to earth and avenge herself by killing her own murderer. Satan then tells the Black Widow that her role will be to collect the souls of evil men on earth at his direction. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Women of Marvel: Celebrating Seven Decades Magazine (Mavel, 2010 series) #1
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Women of Marvel: Celebrating Seven Decades Magazine (Mavel, 2010 series) #1
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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Funnies, Inc. material.
The Black Widow (anti-hero) is the first known super-powered woman in comics, predating Owlgirl, Hawkgirl and Wonder Woman, which all appeared in 1941. |
Funnies, Inc. material.
The Black Widow (anti-hero) is the first known super-powered woman in comics, predating Owlgirl, Hawkgirl and Wonder Woman, which all appeared in 1941. |
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| 7. [Suicide Mystery] (The Invisible Man Known As Dr. Gade) comic story, 6p |
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The Invisible Man Known As Dr. Gade |
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George Harrison [as Geo. Harrison] (signed) |
George Harrison [as Geo. Harrison] (signed) |
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George Harrison [as Geo. Harrison] (signed) |
George Harrison [as Geo. Harrison] (signed) |
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Invisible Man [Dr. Gade]; Janet Wayne (actress, death); Mary; Fatty (villain, death); Slade (villain, death) |
Invisible Man [Dr. Gade]; Janet Wayne (actress, death); Mary; Fatty (villain, death); Slade (villain, death) |
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The Invisible Man discovers a murder behind an apparent suicide. |
The Invisible Man discovers a murder behind an apparent suicide. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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Several of Dr. Gade's speech balloons start with parenthetical notes like "(Thinking)" or "(Loudly)". There is a teaser for another Dr. Gade story in the next issue, but it never appeared.
Funnies, Inc. material. |
Several of Dr. Gade's speech balloons start with parenthetical notes like "(Thinking)" or "(Loudly)". There is a teaser for another Dr. Gade story in the next issue, but it never appeared. Next appearance in All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes (Marvel, 2011 series) #1.
Funnies, Inc. material. |
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| 8. Devil-God (no feature) text story, 2p |
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Devil-God |
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Andrew McWhiney (signed) |
Andrew McWhiney (signed) |
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Bill Everett (signed) |
Bill Everett (signed) |
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Bill Everett (signed) |
Bill Everett (signed) |
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? |
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Dr. Karl Strang (naturalist); Tom Barron (big game hunter/explorer); Mannlicher (villain, a dinosaur, death) |
Dr. Karl Strang (naturalist); Tom Barron (big game hunter/explorer); Mannlicher (villain, a dinosaur, death) |
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Karl and Tom are on a journey in deepest Africa to find the natives' devil-god, and discover that a colossal dinosaur is the devil-god which has the natives living in fear. |
Karl and Tom are on a journey in deepest Africa to find the natives' devil-god, and discover that a colossal dinosaur is the devil-god which has the natives living in fear. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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| Notes |
Funnies, Inc. material. |
Funnies, Inc. material. |
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| 9. [The Train Wreck] (Merzah the Mystic) comic story, 8p |
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The Train Wreck |
The Train Wreck |
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Yes |
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comic story |
comic story |
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Merzak the Mystic |
Merzah the Mystic |
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superhero; occult |
superhero; occult |
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8 |
8 |
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No |
No |
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? |
? |
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Russ Lanford (signed) |
Russ Lanford (signed) |
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Russ Lanford (signed) |
Russ Lanford (signed) |
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? |
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? |
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X |
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Merzah (introduction); Diana (introduction); Jose (introduction); Ivan (villain); Agent Nasaki (villain); Togo (villain); Matsu (villain, international spy, death) |
Merzah (introduction); Diana (introduction); Jose (introduction); Ivan (villain); Agent Nasaki (villain); Togo (villain); Matsu (villain, international spy, death) |
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After a train is wrecked by sabotage, Merzah, his assistant Diana and his driver Jose take down the spy/sabotage organization which is trying to steal plans for an unsinkable lifeboat. |
After a train is wrecked by sabotage, Merzah, his assistant Diana and his driver Jose take down the spy/sabotage organization which is trying to steal plans for an unsinkable lifeboat. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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| Notes |
The last panel shows a telegram to Merzah giving his address as "Mystic Comics, New York City NY".
Russ Lanford is not known to be associated with any of the studios that supplied material to Mystic Comics. This may have been freelance work, or we may just be missing the connection as this is his only known comics work. |
The last panel shows a telegram to Merzah giving his address as "Mystic Comics, New York City NY".
Next appearance in All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes (Marvel, 2011 series) #1.
Russ Lanford is not known to be associated with any of the studios that supplied material to Mystic Comics. This may have been freelance work, or we may just be missing the connection as this is his only known comics work. |
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| 10. [The Jewelry Store Robbers] (Dynamic Man) comic story, 9p |
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The Jewelry Store Robbers |
The Jewelry Store Robbers |
| Unofficial Title? |
Yes |
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comic story |
comic story |
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Dynamic Man |
Dynamic Man |
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superhero |
superhero |
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9 |
9 |
| Page Count Uncertain |
No |
No |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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? |
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X |
X |
| Characters |
Dynamic Man [Curt Cowan]; Chief Hopkins; Professor Monte (villain, death); Prentiss (villain, death) |
Dynamic Man [Curt Cowan]; Chief Hopkins; Professor Monte (villain, death); Prentiss (villain, death) |
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Dynamic Man investigates jewelry store robberies in which only gold was stolen. He discovers a scientist who is using a "magnet" that affects only gold to commit crimes. The scientist uses his new dirigible with this magnet to steal more gold, and Dynamic Man must chase him across the Atlantic Ocean. |
Dynamic Man investigates jewelry store robberies in which only gold was stolen. He discovers a scientist who is using a "magnet" that affects only gold to commit crimes. The scientist uses his new dirigible with this magnet to steal more gold, and Dynamic Man must chase him across the Atlantic Ocean. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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| Notes |
The source of this story is unclear. |
The source of this story is unclear. Last golden age appearance. Next appearance in The Twelve (Marvel, 2008 series) #1 |
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| 11. What Six Things are Wrong With This Picture? (no feature) activity, 0.5p |
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What Six Things are Wrong With This Picture? |
What Six Things are Wrong With This Picture? |
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No |
No |
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activity |
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0.5 |
0.5 |
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No |
No |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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? |
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? |
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X |
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Johnny; Dan |
Johnny; Dan |
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Single panel has six boys in different positions in the scene, and each scene has something wrong with it that the reader is invited to discover. |
Single panel has six boys in different positions in the scene, and each scene has something wrong with it that the reader is invited to discover. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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| Notes |
Upper half of the page. The source (shop or freelance) of this artwork is unknown. The artist is probably not the same as the lower half of the page. |
Upper half of the page. The source (shop or freelance) of this artwork is unknown. The artist is probably not the same as the lower half of the page. |
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| 12. ["The boy is wrong!"] (no feature) activity, 0.5p |
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"The boy is wrong!" |
"The boy is wrong!" |
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0.5 |
0.5 |
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No |
No |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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? |
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? |
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X |
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| Synopsis |
Readers are invited to see if they can spot the seven hidden profiles of Indians in an art panel. |
Readers are invited to see if they can spot the seven hidden profiles of Indians in an art panel. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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| Notes |
Lower half of the page. The source (shop or freelance) of this activity is unknown. The artist is probably not the same as the upper half of the page. |
Lower half of the page. The source (shop or freelance) of this activity is unknown. The artist is probably not the same as the upper half of the page. |
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| 13. Make Your Own Records at Home (Home Recording Co. Home Recording Unit) advertisement, 1p |
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Make Your Own Records at Home |
Make Your Own Records at Home |
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No |
No |
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advertisement |
advertisement |
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Home Recording Co. Home Recording Unit |
Home Recording Co. Home Recording Unit |
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1 |
1 |
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No |
No |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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X |
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typeset |
typeset |
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X |
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Inside back cover. |
Inside back cover. |
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| 14. The Leading Comic Magazine Now at Your Newsdealer! (Marvel Mystery Comics #8) promo (ad from the publisher), 1p |
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The Leading Comic Magazine Now at Your Newsdealer! |
The Leading Comic Magazine Now at Your Newsdealer! |
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No |
No |
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promo (ad from the publisher) |
promo (ad from the publisher) |
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Marvel Mystery Comics #8 |
Marvel Mystery Comics #8 |
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superhero |
superhero |
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| Page Count |
1 |
1 |
| Page Count Uncertain |
No |
No |
| Script |
? |
? |
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| Pencils |
Alex Schomburg |
Alex Schomburg |
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Alex Schomburg |
Alex Schomburg |
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| No Colors |
X |
X |
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? |
? |
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X |
X |
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The Angel [Thomas Halloway]; The Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor] |
The Angel [Thomas Halloway]; The Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor] |
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| Reprint Notes |
- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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- in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Mystic Comics (Marvel, 2011 series) #1
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| Notes |
Back cover. Contains a nearly full-size non-colored reprint of the cover to Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 series) #8. |
Back cover. Contains a nearly full-size non-colored reprint of the cover to Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 series) #8. |
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