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Issue: Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #2
Publication Date: December 2007
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Issues: #2 of 3 Issues (6 Printings)
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Variant: Regular Edition
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MarvelView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Publishing, Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 2
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9780785122500
UPC/EAN: 978078512250055999
Price: $95.99 CAD
$54.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 56 (33 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Reprints The Human Torch (Marvel, 1940 Series) #5[b]-8.
Color reconstruction: Gotham.
Art reconstruction: Dale Crain #5[b]-6, Greg Theakston #7-8.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: Color
Dimensions: 7.25" x 10.5"
Paper Stock: Glossy
Binding: Hardcover with dustjacket
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
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reprinted 54 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #8 published January 1942
was Battling the Sub-Mariner [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Jack D'Arcy; Hank Chapman
Inker(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Jack D'Arcy; Hank Chapman
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner; Adolf Hitler; Benito Mussolini
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Foreground characters from The Human Torch #5[b] (Marvel, 1940 Series) page 1.
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Credits / Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roy Thomas
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 3
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The Human Torch #5[b]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #5[b] published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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You! Brought Back Daring Comics and Made it Better Than Ever!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; some typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Daring Comics
Character(s): Citizen V; Rudy the Robot; Li'l Prof; Blue Diamond; Silver Scorpion; Fin; Captain Daring; Thunderer
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #5[b] published January 1941
was You! Brought Back Daring Comics and Made it Better Than Ever! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad for Daring Mystery Comics, which introduced Citizen V.
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The Human Torch Battles the Sub-Mariner as the World Faces Destruction!, Part 1

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Jack D'Arcy; Hank Chapman
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Mike Roy; Harry Sahle; George Kapitan
Inker(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Mike Roy; Harry Sahle; George Kapitan
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Princess Fen; Ka-Zar; Patriot [Jeff Mace]; Casey; Angel [Thomas Halloway]; Franklin Delano Roosevelt; Rathia; Adolf Hitler; Josef Stalin; Benito Mussolini
Synopsis: The Sub-Mariner gets his imperial kingdom to join in on the war against the Axis Powers, raging on above their heads...that is, until Rathia convinces him that he was meant to become the new Napoleon and conquer the world with her at his side!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #5[b] published January 1941
was The Human Torch Battles the Sub-Mariner as the World Faces Destruction!, Part 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Penciller(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray Houlihan ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tubby an' Tack
Character(s): Tubby; Tack
First Line: G'wan! You can't belong to our club, Tack!
Synopsis: Tack is denied membership in a club because he is too small.
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was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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The Human Torch Battles the Sub-Mariner As the World Faces Destruction!, Part 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Jack D'Arcy; Hank Chapman
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Mike Roy; Harry Sahle; George Kapitan
Inker(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Mike Roy; Harry Sahle; George Kapitan
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Casey; Ka-Zar; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Rathia; Doctor Nostromas; Adolf Hitler; Josef Stalin; Benito Mussolini
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #5[b] published January 1941
was The Human Torch Battles the Sub-Mariner As the World Faces Destruction!, Part 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Murder in the Underground

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Jay (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Character(s): Inspector Horatio Crown; Bennett
Synopsis: A broken button in the hand of a dead man in a subway leads Inspector Crown to the naval yards where he confronts a so-called British sailor, who, in reality, is an agent of the Gestapo seeking a new code book the dead man smuggled out of Germany.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #5[b] published January 1941
was Murder in the Underground [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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The Human Torch Battles the Sub-Mariner As the World Faces Destruction!, Part 3

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Jack D'Arcy; Hank Chapman
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Mike Roy; Harry Sahle; George Kapitan
Inker(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett; Mike Roy; Harry Sahle; George Kapitan
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Rathia; Adolf Hitler; Josef Stalin; Benito Mussolini
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #5[b] published January 1941
was The Human Torch Battles the Sub-Mariner As the World Faces Destruction!, Part 3 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Unsolved Mysteries
Character(s): Peer Baason
Synopsis: Three unsolved mysterious are illustrated and written about, to include: world's greatest criminal, Peer Baason; a ghost convicted of murder; and the strange return of the R.E 8.
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was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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The Human Torch #6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch; Toro; Sub-Mariner (inset)
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #6 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Shake! The Sub-Mariner Is Our Pal!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sub-Mariner Comics
Character(s): Sub-Mariner
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #6 published January 1941
was Shake! The Sub-Mariner Is Our Pal! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated advertisement for Sub-Mariner Comics #4, in which Namor battles "The Horror". Also gives a plug to the back-up strip, The Angel.
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Secret Arsenal

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos (signed)
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos (signed)
Inker(s): Carl Burgos (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch and Toro
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Pete; Falton
Synopsis: Torch and Toro must deal with crooked business men, who create a "Secret Arsenal" to manufacture tools of death that are put into the hands of murder-hungry, money-mad terrorists!
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was Secret Arsenal [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Don't Delay Another Second!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; some typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sentinels of Liberty
Character(s): Captain America
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #6 published January 1941
was Don't Delay Another Second! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional ad for readers to join Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty.
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The Legion of Despair!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Haskell; Roberts
Synopsis: Torch investigates the mystery behind a strange newspaper ad that cautions people in despair not to commit suicide, but to report to an address for help. When they get there, they discover a Mr. Haskell wants them to steal and kill for him in return for their being provided food, shelter, clothing and wealth!
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was The Legion of Despair! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Hot-Shot Harmony

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Andrew McWhiney (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Jack Hanlon; Tom Sterns; Superintendent Brooks; Skipper Grimes
Synopsis: Railroad personnel, working in unison, prevent a man from dynamiting a tunnel and destroying two trains.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #6 published January 1941
was Hot-Shot Harmony [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1.67
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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was [untitled] [Statement of Ownership on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Lists the Managing Editor as Martin Goodman and the Business Manager as Abraham Goodman.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Art Gates (signed)
Penciller(s): Art Gates (signed)
Inker(s): Art Gates (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Art Gates?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Swoopy the Fearless
Character(s): Swoopy; Windy
First Line: Kingdom of Moronia
Synopsis: The King has offered half of his fortune and the hand of his daughter to anyone capturing his enemy, the King of Flatonia.
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was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Murder Afloat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Everett
Penciller(s): Bill Everett; Carl Pfeufer
Inker(s): Bill Everett; Carl Pfeufer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Anthony Coswell
Synopsis: While cruising in his yacht in Hawaii, the Sub-Mariner spots a rather large sugar refinery that warns "No Trespassing", and that raises a red flag for Namor. When he investigates, he discovers they manufacture mines...the type that blow up ships!
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #6 published January 1941
was Murder Afloat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Penciller(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray Houlihan ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tubby an' Tack
Character(s): Tubby; Tack
First Line: Tubby! Wait!
Synopsis: Tubby decides to take Tack's sled for a ride, and does he get a surprise!
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #6 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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The Human Torch #7

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg [as Schomburg] (signed)
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg [as Schomburg] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch; Toro; Sub-Mariner [inset]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #7 published January 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Marvel at the World's Greatest Heroes in the Most Exciting Adventures You've Ever Read!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee [as Lee] (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Inker(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Marvel Comics
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]; Angel; Vision; Patriot; Jimmy Jupiter; Terry Vance
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #7 published January 1942
was Marvel at the World's Greatest Heroes in the Most Exciting Adventures You've Ever Read! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Found on the inside front cover.

Lee and King signed this piece and are, most likely, two separate people. Bill King did such house ads from 1941-43 and Stan Lee wrote such ads during the same years.
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The Agent of Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos [as Burgos] (signed)
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos [as Burgos] (signed)
Inker(s): Carl Burgos [as Burgos] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Jim; Agent X
Synopsis: Torch and Toro try to stop the plans of Agent X, who is out to destroy an American convoy headed toward the Far East carrying food and supplies.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #7 published January 1942
was The Agent of Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Don't Delay Another Second!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sentinels of Liberty
Character(s): Captain America
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #7 published January 1942
was Don't Delay Another Second! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional ad featuring Captain America, who encourages readers to join his Sentinels of Liberty.
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The Case of the Attempted Dreadnaught Disasters!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos [as Burgos] (signed)
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos [as Burgos] (signed)
Inker(s): Carl Burgos [as Burgos] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Hans Gretnoff
Synopsis: The Flaming Duo must act quickly to prevent the treacherous fingers of Japanese treachery, out to destroy strategic bridges that would bottle up our Navy yard.
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was The Case of the Attempted Dreadnaught Disasters! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Devil Cat

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mickey Spillane (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Mark Castel
Synopsis: Mark Castel was considered one of the greatest and famed animal trainers in the world--until that fateful day when things went wrong, and he lost his nerve...or had he?
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was Devil Cat [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Art Gates (signed)
Penciller(s): Art Gates (signed)
Inker(s): Art Gates (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Art Gates?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Swoopy the Fearless
Character(s): Swoopy; Windy; King Moron XX
First Line: Our story opens in the Kingdom of Moronia...
Synopsis: Quite by accident, Swoopy and Windy make the King laugh...and whoever succeeds in doing that becomes the official Court Jester!
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Pages: 2
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Sub-Mariner Slaughters the Japs on Wake Island!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Everett ?
Penciller(s): Allen Simon
Inker(s): Allen Simon
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Betty Dean; Frank Dean; Lloyd Dean; Jim Dean; Folma; Sarna; Colonel Yuma
Synopsis: Namor responds to Betty's call to investigate the Japanese sudden withdrawal from Wake Island and the fact that her three missing brothers may still be alive there, possibly imprisoned by the Japanese.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #7 published January 1942
was Sub-Mariner Slaughters the Japs on Wake Island! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Remember Pearl Harbor!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): War Bonds and Stamps
Character(s): The Minuteman
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #7 published January 1942
was Remember Pearl Harbor! [Public Service Announcement on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Patriotic appeal for readers to buy war bonds and stamps to help America achieve victory.
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The Human Torch #8

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #8 published January 1942
was Battling the Sub-Mariner [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Marvel Mystery Comics Thrills

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee [as Lee] (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Inker(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Marvel Mystery Comics
Character(s): Patriot; Angel; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]; Terry Vance; Jimmy Jupiter; Vision [Aarkus]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Human Torch #8 published January 1942
was Marvel Mystery Comics Thrills [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promo ad to remind readers that Timely Comics' Marvel Mystery Comics appears every month.

Lee and King signed this piece and are, most likely, two separate people. Bill King did such house ads from 1941-43 and Stan Lee wrote such ads during the same years.
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Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner [Chapter 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Allen Simon; Harry Sahle
Inker(s): Al Gabriele
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Python
Synopsis: With the help of the Nazis, the Python breaks out of Alcatraz, but every time the Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch & Toro make a move against the villain, the super-heroes get into an egoistic fight with each other, allowing the Python (for the moment) to conduct his reign of terror.
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was Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner [Chapter 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 2: Python's Power

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Allen Simon; Harry Sahle
Inker(s): Al Gabriele
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Python; Adolf Hitler; Hermann Goring; Joseph Goebbels
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was Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 2: Python's Power [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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The Men Hitler Fears

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Doctor Horton; Adolf Hitler; Joseph Goebbels; Hermann Goring; Joachim von Ribbentrop
Synopsis: Adolf Hitler is lamenting the loss of another 25 of his best spies, due to the efforts of the Torch and Sub-Mariner, and wonders what can be done about them. Goring suggests that agentS seize the Torch's creator, Doctor Horton, and have HIM destroy the Torch. In the meantime, Goring was to engineer the escape of the Python from prison and have him attempt to deal with the superheroes.
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was The Men Hitler Fears [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 3: The Fiery Monster

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Allen Simon; Harry Sahle
Inker(s): Al Gabriele
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Doctor Horton; Python
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was Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 3: The Fiery Monster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 4: The Python Strikes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Allen Simon; Harry Sahle
Inker(s): Al Gabriele
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Doctor Horton; Python
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was Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 4: The Python Strikes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee [as Lee] (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Inker(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Krazy Komics
Character(s): Ziggy Pig; Toughy Tomcat; Posty Pelican; Snappy Turtle; Dingaling
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Disclose Notes: Illustrated advertisement for Krazy Komics, announcing to readers that the comic will now be published every month.

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Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 5: Underground Terror!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Allen Simon; Harry Sahle
Inker(s): Al Gabriele
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Doctor Horton; Python
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was Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 5: Underground Terror! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 6: The Amazing Awakening

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Allen Simon; Harry Sahle
Inker(s): Al Gabriele
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Doctor Horton; Python
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was Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner, Chapter 6: The Amazing Awakening [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Morgenthau, Jr. (credited)
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
First Line: A special message to the boys and girls of America from Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury
Synopsis: The publishers donated this space, on behalf of the U.S. Savings Bonds and War Stamps campaign, to published a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Morgenthau, Jr., encouraging the boys and girls of America to buy at least one 10 cent Savings Stamp each week to help the war effort.
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was "A special message to the boys and girls of America from Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury" [Public Service Announcement on Interior Page(s)]
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Flight Over Tokyo

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mickey Spillane (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Character(s): Warren Gates; Major Briggs; Greg Holmes; Bill Halsey
Synopsis: Warren had been stationed in Australia for three months and had not seen any action. When the Major stepped from his office and informed the men that they were going to conduct a raid on Tokyo, he was overjoyed that at last he'd get a crack at the enemy.
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was Flight Over Tokyo [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Penciller(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray Houlihan?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tubby and Tack
Character(s): Tubby; Tack; Pop
First Line: Do they allow fishing here Pop!?
Synopsis: Pop takes his sons to his favorite fishing hole, only to be surprised that someone else has beat them to the spot!
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Penciller(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Houlihan (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray Houlihan?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tubby and Tack
Character(s): Tubby; Tack
First Line: Oboy Tub! Let's get our fortunes told!
Synopsis: Tubby and Tack decide to visit a fortune teller, but Tubby is convinced that he is a fake.
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Nabbing Japanese Spies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Lou Ferstadt [as Looey] (signed)
Penciller(s): Lou Ferstadt [as Looey] (signed)
Inker(s): Lou Ferstadt [as Looey] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Lou Ferstadt [as Looey] (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Casey McKann
Character(s): Casey McKann
Synopsis: Casey is suspicious of Japanese men who work in a bakery.
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was Nabbing Japanese Spies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Art Gates (signed)
Penciller(s): Art Gates (signed)
Inker(s): Art Gates (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Art Gates ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Swoopy the Fearless
Character(s): Swoopy; Wendy
First Line: In the Kingdom of Moronia where anything goes...
Synopsis: Needing a $100 to get their plane out of hock, Swoopy and Wendy aid a man on the street getting accosted and get the $100...momentarily!
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Art Gates (signed)
Penciller(s): Art Gates (signed)
Inker(s): Art Gates (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Art Gates ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Swoopy the Fearless
Character(s): Swoopy; Wendy
First Line: With their plane in a hockshop...
Synopsis: Swoopy and Wendy think they spot a counterfeiter and close in, but are told by him that he's only making $3 dollar bills and that is no crime!
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Art Gates (signed)
Penciller(s): Art Gates (signed)
Inker(s): Art Gates (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Art Gates ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Swoopy the Fearless
Character(s): Swoopy; Wendy
First Line: After trailing a crook...
Synopsis: Captured by the counterfeiter, our pair lose out when he is captured by a confederate.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Art Gates (signed)
Penciller(s): Art Gates (signed)
Inker(s): Art Gates (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Art Gates ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Swoopy the Fearless
Character(s): Swoopy; Wendy
First Line: Captured by the counterfeiters...
Synopsis: The two counterfeiters force Swoopy & Wendy to the airfield, where their plane is now out of hock, and force them to fly away from the Police...but an accident lands the plane, with the crooks and our heroes, in a prison!
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Private Peeps at Preposterous Punks Who Prowl This Planet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Basil Wolverton (signed)
Penciller(s): Basil Wolverton (signed)
Inker(s): Basil Wolverton (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Peculiar People
Character(s): Elmer Eep; Freddie Flump; Adolf Hitler; Percy Pish; Sidney Sapperz; Mushmouth Myers
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was Private Peeps at Preposterous Punks Who Prowl This Planet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Consists of 6 humorous one-panel bits.
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Tops in Thrills, Mystery, Action, Comedy, Patriotism

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee [as Lee] (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Inker(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]
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was Tops in Thrills, Mystery, Action, Comedy, Patriotism [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional ad encourages readers to buy Captain America Comics every month and to join his Sentinels of Liberty.

Lee and King signed this piece and are, most likely, two separate people. Bill King did such house ads from 1941-43 and Stan Lee wrote such ads during the same years.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee [as Lee] (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Inker(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Terry Toons Comics
Character(s): Sarge
First Line: Aw, Sarge, don't let a little thing like this bomb worry you!
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was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad for Terry Toon Comics.

Lee and King signed this piece and are, most likely, two separate people. Bill King did such house ads from 1941-43 and Stan Lee wrote such ads during the same years.
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Unused Pencil Layouts for Title Splash of Human Torch Comics #8

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Pages: 4
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Layouts for unused Human Torch Comics cover or House Ad

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Sub-Mariner Comics #6 house ad promoting the rematch between Timely's heavy hitters.

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
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From Content Item: FlagSub-Mariner Comics #6 published January 1942
was At it Again! A Fight to End All Fights! The Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1

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