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Issue: Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #4
Publication Date: April 2009
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Issues: #4 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 Publishing Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 4
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9780785124740
UPC/EAN: 978078512474055999
Price: $59.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 47 (32 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Reprints Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 Series) #13-16.
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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reprinted 43 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustration from cover of Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 Series) #14.
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Credits / Contents

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

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 3
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Marvel Mystery Comics #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Cut-Throat Justice

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Captain McGraw; Warden Dawes; Danny; Sam
Synopsis: As Danny the Dud is being transferred to "the big house", he thinks of his ex-partner whom he double-crossed and sent up the river. Now, as he sits in the barber's chair in prison, ready to get his first shave, the last thing he sees is that ex-partner with a razor in his hand!
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was Cut-Throat Justice [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Terror in the Subway

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Captain Rawlins; Reiss; Mr. Morton
Synopsis: A subway builder loses both of his sons to cave-ins while constructing the tunnels, causing him to lose his mind and seek revenge, wanting to wreck trains so they wouldn't disturb his sons' graves within the tunnels' walls. But he is confined by those whom he hires to help him accomplish the task and the Torch must stop them or else!
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was Terror in the Subway [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Smashing the Island Invasion

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dorma; Princess Fen
Synopsis: Namor and Dorma, outfitted in new suits designed to ward off poison gasses, and on their way to Europe to aide in the war efforts, stop off at an island for rest. But they find themselves not only under arrest, but under attack from the Nazis as well.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was Smashing the Island Invasion [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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Enter: The Vision

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus] (introduction, origin); Dr. Enoch Mason; Shiela Mason; Mose; Markham; "Brains Borelli"; Queenie; Tony; Bomber
Synopsis: A professor, believing that ghosts and spirits actually inhabit worlds and universes that co-exist with our universe, is set upon by "Brains" Borelli's men during an experiment to prove his theory. The result is a being called Aarkus, Destoyer of Evil, drawn to the laboratory, which helps to save the professor and his daughter from harm.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was Enter: The Vision [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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Case of the Counterfeit Paintings

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Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson
Synopsis: Terry's discovery of fresh paint on a supposedly vintage oil painting sparks his interest and his investigation nearly costs him his life.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was Case of the Counterfeit Paintings [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Mystery of the Moon Robots

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Electro; Professor Philo Zog; Dr. Simon Crane; Betty Crane; Gnorr
Synopsis: The Professor and the Cranes leave Earth for the Moon, but when they send out Electro to investigate the enviornment, he is attacked and captured by moon robots. Zog and the Cranes land and initiate their own attack on the moon people and save the day.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was Mystery of the Moon Robots [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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The Murder of Happy Norton

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Angel [Tom Halloway]; Happy Norton (death); The Savoy Gang [Limpy Savoy; Rocco; Bumpy; Punchy; Harry (villains)
Synopsis: The death of a former gang member of the Savoy mob who had chosen to go straight angers the Angel, and he swears to hunt down the men responsible for this death.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was The Murder of Happy Norton [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
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In the New York Jungle

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Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Zar; Ruth Wilson; Dr. Wilson
Synopsis: Now in America, Kazar is taken in by the police and escapes, but through the efforts of the Wilson's, is put into their custody. But Ka-Zar feels he must free Zar as well from behind bars in the zoo, and so he makes his way there to free him.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was In the New York Jungle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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Hey Fellas! Look at This!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Human Torch; Toro; Sub-Mariner
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #13 published November 1940
was Hey Fellas! Look at This! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional, illustrated ad for The Human Torch (Marvel, 1939 Series) #2, cover reproduced with art by Schomburg from back cover.
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Marvel Mystery Comics #14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was "Could the Sub-Mariner hold off the Nazi hordes till help arrived?" [sic] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Hey Fellas! Look at This!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was Hey Fellas! Look at This! [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional, illustrated ad for The Human Torch (Marvel, 1939 Series) #2, cover reproduced with art by Schomburg.
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The Cult of Fire-Men

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Pete; Ronald; Kalif; Culfra
Synopsis: The Torch has a real dilemma: he has to track down members of the Fire Cult who have committed a murder, but the man murdered was intending to destroy the world!
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was The Cult of Fire-Men [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Blitzing the U-Boat Base

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dorma
Synopsis: After Namor successfully routs invading Nazi paratroopers on an island Dorma and he arrived on for a rest, questioning of the Nazi Lieutenant reveals that the Axis Powers have built a secret submarine base on a little known island 20 miles from the coast of Florida. So Dorma and he head for that base to tackle the Nazi horde.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was Blitzing the U-Boat Base [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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The Synthetic Diamonds

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Angel [Tom Halloway]; Professor Hanley; Hanson (villain)
Synopsis: The Angel investigates a mine operator that has a lot of equipment for handling radium on hand, equipment that is being used to create synthetic diamonds.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was The Synthetic Diamonds [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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Redskins Bite Cinders

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: adventure, western
Character(s): Tommy Bryan; Steve Hanson; Barnes; Red
Synopsis: A group of railroad men use old engine 751 to protect a town from invading Indians.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was Redskins Bite Cinders [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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The Werewolf Strikes

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Dr. Martin Keller; Llhupa; Gordon Sanders
Synopsis: The Vision must battle two werewolves, one in reality Gordon Sanders, a member of the ill-fated Medwick Expedition that discovered a lost Tibetan city called the City of Demons, where he was bitten by such a creature.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was The Werewolf Strikes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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The Kidnapping of Diana Dunn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Diana Dunn; Chuck
Synopsis: Deadline takes Terry along when he is scheduled to interview actress Diana Dunn, but a staged "movie scene" turns out to be a real kidnapping of the actress.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was The Kidnapping of Diana Dunn [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Attack of the Subterraneans

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Genres: adventure
Character(s): Electro; Professor Philo Zog; King of the Onees
Synopsis: The destruction of the Fairbanks Iron Works leads Electro into the bowels of the earth to confront the Onees, who take control of the robot and force Professor Zog to come to his rescue.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was Attack of the Subterraneans [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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Escape from New York

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
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Genres: jungle
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Zar; Ruth Wilson; Dr. Wilson
Synopsis: Ka-Zar succeeds in getting Zar out of the zoo he is imprisoned in, and hides out on a British boat heading toward Africa. Unfortunately, the boat is torpedoed by an enemy submarine.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #14 published December 1940
was Escape from New York [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Marvel Mystery Comics #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Once Again Marvel Comics

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Marvel Mystery Comics
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was Once Again Marvel Comics [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional ad for the next issue of Marvel Mystery Comics #16, which talks about Namor and Torch fighting side by side (but they didn't!). The illustration, however, is the cover to Marvel Mystery Comics #15 that depicts both heroes in the artwork.
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Search for the Fire-Monsters

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Pete; Mr. Bleigh; Kalif; Culflam; Red
Synopsis: A mistake made by the Torch previously has allowed two of the fire monsters to be loosed on the city, and Torch must track down the true villain behind the fire monsters reign of terror.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was Search for the Fire-Monsters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Return to New York

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dorma; Folma; Luther Robinson; Lynne Harris
Synopsis: Before Luther Robinson can once again undertake a mission to track down Namor, his enemy arrives at the man's apartment and takes Lynne back to Aquaria to be his wife.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was Return to New York [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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Murder By Candle

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Genres: mystery
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson
Synopsis: Terry and Deadline find a budding writer dead in his apartment, a victim at the hands of a person purporting to be the man's son.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was Murder by Candle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Dreadnaught from Mars

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Beef Turner
Synopsis: Having roamed through intergalatic space for 3 weeks, on the lookout for the ships of the dreaded Martian Imperialistic Army, Beef Turner suddenly spots one, and by unusual tactics, manages to defeat it.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was Dreadnaught from Mars [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1.5
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Winners! Marvel Comics Contest

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was Winners! Marvel Comics Contest [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Illustrated page which lists all the winners of the Marvel Comics contest announced in the September, 1940 issue of Marvel Mystery. The 3 1st Prize winners were: Alfred English of Erie, Pennsylvania, Chuck Skinners of Davenport, Iowa and Irwin Markowitz of Newark, New Jersey. The five 2nd Prizes and ten 3rd Prizes winners were also listed. Also, a new contest will be annouced in Marvel Mystery #16.
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The Seance of Rhamu Rondi

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Hannah Stone; Linda Wayne; Rhamu Rondi; Harley Stone; Krantz
Synopsis: Harley Stone makes an agreement with Rhamu Rondi, an occult mystic, to take advantage of a $10 million dollar clause in his Aunt's will and her weak heart condition.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was The Seance of Rhamu Rondi [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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The Brain of Professor Donaire

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Angel [Tom Halloway]; Ed Grant; Tom Conway; Allen Dunn; C. D. Ash; Professor Donaire (villain); Karlo (villain)
Synopsis: Upon finding the bodies of strong young men upon the mysterious Fiery Mountain with their skulls crushed in, the Angel vows to get to the bottom of the mystery or else.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was The Brain of Professor Donaire [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: All Gustavson credits verified and courtesy of Terry Gustafson, son of Paul Gustavson.
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The Green Terror

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Genres: adventure
Character(s): Electro; Professor Philo Zog; Dr. Lorrof; Green Terror
Synopsis: Professor Zog reacts to the appearance of a mysterious metal ball, which is being used by an evil scientist to terrorize Titan City, for inside lies the horrible Green Terror!
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was The Green Terror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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The Return to Africa

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Genres: jungle
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Zar
Synopsis: Ka-Zar and Zar are picked up by a Nazi submarine after the ship they had been on was sunk. But then a British warship sinks the sub and rescues the duo, who are then flown back to the coast of Africa.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was The Return to Africa [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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Rushed Hot Off the Press

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #15 published January 1941
was Rushed Hot Off the Press [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for the Winter issue of the Human Torch Comics, on sale December 10th.
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Marvel Mystery Comics #16

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Pinhead and His Underworld Army

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Mayor Hawkins; Pinhead; Wickedkop; Mike
Synopsis: The Mayor informs the Torch that 5th columnists under a man named Pinhead have entrenched themselves in the city, so he wants the Flaming Fury to head up a new branch to deal with undesirable elements: the Suicide Squad!
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was Pinhead and His Underworld Army [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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The Nazi Invasion Tunnel

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Luther Robinson; Lynne Harris; Herr Kopf; Heinrich; Wilhelm
Synopsis: Namor, Luther and Lynne head for the coast of France, hoping to turn the tide of the war. In doing so, they discover the Nazis are building a massive tunnel underneath the ocean through which they plan to invade Britain, and destroy it. But then they learn that the Japanese also have such a tunnel and Namor decides to call the Torch into the fray.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was The Nazi Invasion Tunnel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Slaves of Prince Omei

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Genres: adventure
Character(s): Electro; Professor Philo Zog; Casey; Clancy; Joe; Bill; Prince Omei; Bull
Synopsis: A vicious gang czar hypnotizes Professor Zog via a television broadcast and plans to use Electro to overcome the nation.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was Slaves of Prince Omei [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Death Trap

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Larry; Nick; Smith
Synopsis: Although the British government has ordered two R.A.F. pilots to ground their strange new aircraft, they disobey and use it to attack and defeat the enemy.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was Death Trap [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1.67
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Statement of Ownership

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was Statement of Ownership [Statement of Ownership on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Lists Abraham Goodman as Publisher, and Martin Goodman as Editor, Managing Editor and Business Manager.
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Dinosaurs at Large

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Barney Bailey; Matt Carson
Synopsis: The Vision battles prehistoric creatures that are part of a traveling circus that have escaped, frightened by a storm.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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The Rochell Murder Mystery

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Genres: mystery
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Scoop O'Brien; Pete; Janice Rochell; Boss Pinelli; Butch; Spud
Synopsis: After he is overdue paying off his gambling debts, Fred Rochell is discovered dead. Terry, Deadline and company decide to track down the culprits responsible.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was The Rochell Murder Mystery [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Karl Schwab's Lightning War

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Angel [Tom Halloway]; Karl Schwab (villain); Schwab's gang [Hoffman; Bromberg] (villains)
Synopsis: The Angel battles Karl Schwab, who uses men garbed in rubber suits to invade New York City from the sewer system.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was Karl Schwab's Lightning War [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: All Gustavson credits verified and courtesy of Terry Gustafson, son of Paul Gustavson.
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Showdown With Rajah Sarput

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Zar; Rajah Sarput
Synopsis: Arriving back in the Belgian Congo, Ka-Zar and Zar learn of an evil man killing the animals of the jungle, and the jungle king vows to stop him at all costs.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #16 published February 1941
was Showdown with Rajah Sarput [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Marvel Mystery Comics #16 House Ad from Human Torch #3

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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