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Issue: Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #5
Publication Date: December 2010
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Issues: #5 of 7 Issues (14 Printings)
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Variant: Regular Edition
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: MarvelView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Worldwide Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/02/2010
Volume: 5
Pages: 280
ISBN: 9780785133674
UPC/EAN: 978078513367455999
Price: $66.99 CAD
$59.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 56 (30 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Cory Sedlmeier (collection editor); Joe Simon (original editor)
Disclose Notes: Reprints Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 Series) #17-20.
Color reconstruction: Wesley Wong (interiors), Michael Kelleher (covers).
Art reconstruction: Pacific Rim Graphics (interiors), Michael Kelleher (covers).
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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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos
Inker(s): Carl Burgos
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Human Torch and Toro figures from Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 Series) #19 page 1, panel 1.
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Credits / Contents

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

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roy Thomas
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Marvel Mystery Comics #17

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Tuk; Red Skull
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated house ad for Captain America Comics #1.
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Fighting Side-By-Side!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos (signed); Bill Everett (signed)
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos (signed); Bill Everett (signed)
Inker(s): Carl Burgos (signed); Bill Everett (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch; Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Synopsis: Japanese and Nazi soldiers are building a tunnel from Siberia to Alaska, so Torch and Subby team-up to put them out of action.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was Fighting Side-by-Side [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 26
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What's Your Story?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett
Inker(s): Carl Burgos; Bill Everett
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): contest
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was What's Your Story? [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This page introduces a new contest in which readers are shown a picture of Torch and Namor with blank thought balloons, and they are to fill them in [in less than 50 words] with what they think each character is thinking, and then mail the entry back to the editors at Timely Comics before March 1, 1941. The winner will receive a free trip to New York, accompanied by parent or guardian, to sight see, see their favorite cartoonists at work and learn how comic magazines are made.
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Mor the Mighty

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Steve Dahlman (signed)
Inker(s): Steve Dahlman (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Electro, the Marvel of the Age
Character(s): Electro; Professor Philo Zog; Mor; Zabu
Synopsis: In order to make himself the Emperor of the Universe, the evil Mor increases the size of his pet cat and sparrows to gigantic proportions to inflict death and destruction upon the world.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was Mor the Mighty [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Thin Ice

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Terry Vance
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson
Synopsis: Terry uses his new gas powered model plane with skis to save two children who have plunged through thin ice and are about to drown.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was Thin Ice [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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War Against a Werewolf

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Gustavson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Angel
Character(s): The Angel [Thomas Halloway]; Bob Harrison; Dr. Roberts; Jean Roberts; Dr. Lin; Singa
Synopsis: The Angel is mystified when a good friend of his, Dr. Roberts, seems overly secretive, and soon discovers why: the doctor's assistant has become a werewolf!
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was War against a Werewolf [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: All Gustavson credits verified and courtesy of Terry Gustafson, son of Paul Gustavson.
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Burk and the Bomber

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner (signed)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Terry Vance, The School Boy Sleuth
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Burk; Claude Kane; Killer D'Arcy
Synopsis: Terry and Dr. Watson track down the true person responsible for the death of a policeman.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was Burk and the Bomber [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Hoodlums, Inc.

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Hank Steel; Vince Garone
Synopsis: So-called "legitimate" trucking company owner Vince Carone uses every dirty trick in the book to eliminate his competitors in the business.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was Hoodlums, Inc. [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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The Legacy of John Rand

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ben Thompson (signed)
Inker(s): Ben Thompson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Ka-Zar the Great
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Ali; Winston; Alec Wright
Synopsis: Ka-Zar has to battle the nefarious aims of the attorney of his father, Alec Wright, who forged his name as part owner of Rand's diamond mine.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was The Legacy of John Rand [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Human Torch pin-up

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos
Inker(s): Carl Burgos
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #17 published March 1941
was Human Torch pin-up [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Marvel Mystery Comics #18

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Man Who Framed the Torch

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): The Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Police Chief Ryan; Brain; Shorty; Buddy; Cliff; Tom
Synopsis: A criminal called the Brain uses a costume to impersonate the Torch when he robs the Army payroll. He captures the Torch in a water tank, but Toro forces the Brain to tell him how to release Torch after Toro realizes the Brain can't be the Torch because he can't fly.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was The Man Who Framed the Torch [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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[untitled]

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): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]
First Line: Special offer for readers of Marvel Comics
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad from Captain America and Bucky thanking readers for voting them the most popular hero in comic books, and asking them to join his Sentinels of Liberty if they haven't.
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The Legion of Loyalists

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Everett
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Betty Dean; Luther Robinson; Lynne Harris; Tha-Korr; Princess Fen; Adra; Sina; Lobro; Regan; Bob James
Synopsis: After meeting up again with Luther and Lynne, and dispensing some justice to the Nazis, Namor returns his prisoners to his undersea kingdom in the Antarctic. However, the two escape, enlisting the aid of Lt. Betty Dean, and the undersea peoples must brace themselves for invasion!
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was The Legion of Loyalists [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bill Everett; ?
Inker(s): Bill Everett; ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Angel [Thomas Halloway]
First Line: Ahoy Mates----
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for Sub-Mariner Comics #1, on sale March 1, 1942.
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Young Ka-Zar

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): Ben Thompson
Inker(s): Ben Thompson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Ka-Zar
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Zar; Sha; Paul De Kraft
Synopsis: Paul De Kraft, who murdered Ka-Zar's father, returns and captures N'Jaga, whom he paints with luminous paint to scare off those who befriend him.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was Young Ka-Zar [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: This sequence takes place within story in issue #1.
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A Challenge to You

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Challenger
Character(s): Challenger [Bill Waring]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was A Challenge to You [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad, featuring the Challenger, asking readers to pick up the new and better Daring Comics.
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Beasts of the Black River

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ben Thompson (signed)
Inker(s): Ben Thompson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Bogat
Synopsis: Ka-Zar hears of a strange land known as the "Black River" and decides to investigate, and has his life saved from a terrible monster by a giant.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was Beasts of the Black River [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Stolen Bicycles

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner (signed)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Terry Vance, Schoolboy Sleuth
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Jane; Principal Dikes; Ike
Synopsis: Terry must investigate the theft of bicycles, which are then repainted and sold to unsuspecting kids.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was The Stolen Bicycles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Menace from the Planet Torsa

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Dahlman ?
Penciller(s): Steve Dahlman (signed)
Inker(s): Steve Dahlman (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Feature(s): Electro, the Marvel of the Age
Character(s): Electro; Professor Philo Zog; Dr. Horace Forde
Synopsis: Professor Zog offers the services of Electro to combat the evil winged inhabitants of the planet Torsa, the Antons.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was Menace from the Planet Torsa [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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The Boss of Newton City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Simon
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Tom Douglas; Tim Skelly; Heinie Myers
Synopsis: Political boss Skelly frames the current district attorney for the murder of Daniel Reardon, a political rival.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was The Boss of Newton City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Cat's Paw, Chapter 1: Claws of Death

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Gustavson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Angel
Character(s): The Angel [Thomas Halloway]; Dr. Lin; Cat's Paw (villain); Cartier (villain); Hanson (villain); Frank (villain)
Synopsis: Seeing his friend and teacher killed before his eyes, The Angel attempts to track down the killer and discovers a new and sinister villain behind the killing: The Cat's Paw.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #18 published April 1941
was The Cat's Paw, Chapter 1: Claws of Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: All Gustavson credits verified and courtesy of Terry Gustafson, son of Paul Gustavson.
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Marvel Mystery Comics #19

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): The Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Now! The Most Sensational Comic Book Ever Published!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Red Skull [Johann Schmidt]; Hunchback [Goris Barloff]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was Now! The Most Sensational Comic Book Ever Published! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional house ad for Captain America Comics #3.
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The Hag

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): The Human Torch and Toro the Flaming Kid
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Ryan; Hag
Synopsis: The Hag's gang uses a blackout to enter the stock exchange to fake a second market crash so that she can buy up stock cheap. They use clothes treated with chemicals to deal with the Torch and gas that makes Torch's and Toro's flames go out. Toro breaks his arm in the fall so Torch takes him to the hospital and the doctor tells him that Toro needs a 'flame transfusion'. After Toro's flame has been strengthened, the doctor tells Torch that Toro's flame will never be as strong as his. Torch and Toro corner the Hag, and when she tries to escape them with detonating gas, the explosion kills her.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was The Hag [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: Toro's flame power reduced somewhat by an injury.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Angel [Thomas Halloway]
First Line: Gangway Mates!!!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad, featuring the cover, for Sub-Mariner Comics #1, on sale in March, 1942.
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The Trojan Albatrosses

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Everett
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Luther Robinson; Lynne Harris; Betty Dean; Tha-Korr; Bob James; Josef
Synopsis: At the urging of Betty, Namor decides for all concerned -- Betty, Bob, Lynne, and Luther -- to join together as a group and fight side-by-side against the Nazis.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was The Trojan Albatrosses [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Watch for the big new 2nd issue of Captain America Comics.

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Adolf Hitler
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was Watch for the big new 2nd issue of Captain America Comics. [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional house ad, complete with cover, for Captain America Comics #2.
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Toro Tells All

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Toro
Character(s): Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Pops
Synopsis: Toro relates a time soon after he met the Torch that two men came to Pop's Circus loking for a fire-eater, but soon discovered the men intended on using him to knock over a bank.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was Toro Tells All [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Story takes place just after Human Torch #1
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War Against the Limbos

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ben Thompson (signed)
Inker(s): Ben Thompson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Bogat
Synopsis: Ka-Zar and Bogat help fight off the Limbos while also saving a man and woman who have landed their aircraft due to an over-heated engine.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was War against the Limbos [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Mr. Grabbit and the Ghosts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner (signed)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Terry Vance, the Schoolboy Sleuth
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Phil; Bob; Mr. Grabbit; Slug
Synopsis: Mr. Grabbit, mixed up with a gang of racketeers, is convinced by a "gang of ghosts" to break off his relationship with the gang and see to it that a lot next to Terry's school is sold to the city for use as a park.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was Mr. Grabbit and the Ghosts [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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The Hands of Doom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Steve Dahlman (signed)
Inker(s): Steve Dahlman (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Electro, the Marvel of the Age
Character(s): Electro; Professor Philo Zog; Sir John Chadwick; Ellen Chadwick; Basil Drake; Chandi
Synopsis: Professor Zog responds to the request of an old Oxford school mate to use Electro to help save his life and the life of his daughter from a man who was once forbidden to marry his daughter.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was The Hands of Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Rescue of Professor Bauer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kirby ?; Joe Simon ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby ?; Joe Simon ?
Inker(s): Joe Simon ?; ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Professor Bauer; Shultz
Synopsis: The Vision rescues a professor from a Nazi executioner's blade.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was The Rescue of Professor Bauer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Cat's Paw, Chapter 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Gustavson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Angel
Character(s): The Angel [Thomas Halloway]; J. P. Thomas (death); The Cat's Paw (villain); Pug Malone (villain)
Synopsis: The Angel is trapped in the lair of the Cat's Paw, but one of the gang, whom the Angel once saved, helps him escape so that he can discover why the Cat's Paw is attempting to kill off our nation's leading industrialists.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was The Cat's Paw, Chapter 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: All Gustavson credits verified and courtesy of Terry Gustafson, son of Paul Gustavson.
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Special offer to readers of Marvel Comics

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America; the Human Torch
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #19 published May 1941
was "Special offer to readers of Marvel Comics" [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated house ad encouraging readers, including those of the Human Torch, to join Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty.
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Rushed hot off the press!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  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
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for The Human Torch #4 (3). Probably from the back cover of Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 Series) #19.
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Marvel Mystery Comics #20

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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They know what they want!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Toro; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Thunderer [Jerry Carstairs]; Black Marvel [Dan Lyons]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for the eight comics titled published by Timely.
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The Hunt for Hawk Rivers

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): The Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Willie; Hawk Rivers
Synopsis: The Torch and Toro must deal with a group of arsonists, led by escaped con Hawk Rivers, who demand $10 million in cash or they will burn down New York City with arson bombs.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was The Hunt for Hawk Rivers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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I lead! While others try to imitate me!

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): The Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was I lead! While others try to imitate me! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A rather pointed illustrated promotional ad for the Human Torch feature appearing in Marvel Comics.
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To Crush Killer Casey

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Everett
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Betty Dean; Danny Dougherty; Mrs. Dougherty; Slim; Little Joe; Killer Casey
Synopsis: Prince Namor is enlisted by Betty to investigate dirty work in the fight game after a young fighter is paralyzed after a bout with Killer Casey.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was To Crush Killer Casey [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Free to the thousands of readers of Marvel Comics.

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bill Everett
Inker(s): Bill Everett
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was Free to the thousands of readers of Marvel Comics. [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated house ad announcing to readers that a framed color autographed picture of the Sub-Mariner would appear on the back cover of Marvel Comics #21, similar to the one of the Torch that appeared in issue #17, and that readers should expect to see one of the Angel in a forthcoming issue.
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The Vampire Killer of Star City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Simon
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Dave Steel; Plant Man
Synopsis: Reports of a 10th murder by a vampire killer sparks the interest of the Vision, who discovers this mad creation in time to save the life of a reporter.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was The Vampire Killer of Star City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: The Masterworks edition lists the feature by Jack Kirby with inks by Joe Simon.
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High Tension: The Origin of the "Angel"

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Angel
Character(s): The Angel [Thomas Halloway] (origin); Bob Soler
Synopsis: The origin of the Angel is told in the words of the Angel's boyhood friend, Bob Soler.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was High Tension: The Origin of the "Angel" [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Mystery of the Radio Robberies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner (signed)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Terry Vance, the Schoolboy Sleuth
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Inspector Crane; Mary
Synopsis: Terry discovers how the death of Inspector Crane occured and how it tied in with a series of bank robberies.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was The Mystery of the Radio Robberies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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The Cat's Paw, Chapter 3: Tombs of Torture!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Gustavson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Gustavson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Angel
Character(s): The Angel [Thomas Halloway]; Cat's Paw (villain)
Synopsis: Following the murder of J. P. Thomas, the Angel follows the fleeing Cat's Paw to her hideout castle, where he has a showdown with her and her higher-up Nazi boss.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was The Cat's Paw, Chapter 3: Tombs of Torture! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: All Gustavson credits verified and courtesy of Terry Gustafson, son of Paul Gustavson.
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Now! America's Greatest Heroes

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Charles Nicholas (Rockman splash); Basil Wolverton (Rockman); various (Defender)
Inker(s): Charles Nicolas (Rockman splash); Basil Wolverton (Rockman); various (Defender)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): USA Comics
Character(s): Defender [Don Stevens]; Rockman [Daniel Rose]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illsutrated promotional ad for USA Comics #1, on sale April 20, 1942.
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Action in Ethiopia

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ben Thompson (signed)
Inker(s): Ben Thompson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]
Synopsis: When Ka-Zar learns of a Nazi plan to bomb the Suez Canal, he and his animal friends set out to destroy the enemy's capability of accomplishing the deed.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was Action in Ethiopia [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Get the current issue of Captain America

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Betty Ross; Red Skull [Johann Schmidt]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #20 published June 1941
was Get the current issue of Captain America [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated [with the cover] promotional ad for Captain America Comics #3, as well as a plea for readers to join Cap's Sentinels of Liberty.
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Marvel Mystery Comics #20 House Ad from Human Torch #4

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Marvel Mystery Comics #19 House Ad from Captain America Comics #3

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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