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Issue: Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #6
Publication Date: September 2011
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Issues: #6 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: 09/28/2011
Volume: 6
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9780785142041
UPC/EAN: 978078514204155999
Price: $66.99 CAD
$59.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 55 (33 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Reprints Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 Series) #21-24.
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 49 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
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Pages: 1
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Sincerely, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustration of Sub-Mariner from the back cover of Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel, 1939 Series) #21.
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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 #21

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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was As the Nazi floating fortress dragged Toro toward his doom... [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Big, All New Smashing Comic Book

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): All Winners Quarterly
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Black Marvel [Daniel Lyons]; Angel [Tom Halloway]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was Big, All New Smashing Comic Book [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrtaed promotional ad for All Winners Quarterly #1, on sale May 20, 1941.
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The Idol of Death

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Human Torch and Toro the Flaming Kid
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Mr. Nelson; Mr. Morrison; Prince Itor; Nalda; Crowley; Jarvis
Synopsis: Prince Itor wishes to acquire the Idol of Death as legend holds it will grant him the power to rule men as the Pharaohs did. A gangster named Crowley just wants to sell it for its value.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was The Idol of Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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A sneak preview of one of the many exciting stories from--Captain America Comics

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Writer(s): ?
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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America Comics
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Ringmaster
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was A sneak preview of one of the many exciting stories from--Captain America Comics [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for Captain America Comics #5, with cover shown as well as a page of the story (plus additional Cap figure), on sale May 5, 1941.
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The Magnetic Lake Mystery

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Betty Dean; Captain Fritz Wiener
Synopsis: When an airline company suffers five crashes, the Sub-Mariner uses Betty to get the low down from a mysterious Nazi, and he confesses to Betty that he and his boss are attempting to gain control of all of the major American airlines.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was The Magnetic Lake Mystery [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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The Case of the Transport Crashes!

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Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Terry Vance, the School Boy Sleuth
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Major Dahl; Miss Dahl
Synopsis: After five mysterious airplane crashes, Terry decides to use his radio-controlled model plane to investigate what is happening in the air that may have caused them.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was The Case of the Transport Crashes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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The Story Behind the Cover

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Mr. Dymopolis
Synopsis: The Flaming Duo investigate the Nazi destruction of ships carrying vital war goods to Greece.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was The Story behind the Cover [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Danger Ahead

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Patriot [Jeffrey Mace]; Mary; Casey; Lt. Heinrich Von Betz
Synopsis: The Patriot takes on a Nazi agent who has been placed in charge of organizing a campaign of sabotage.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was Danger Ahead [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: This edition credits the artwork to Alan Mandel.
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Fight Against the Fascists

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Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]
Synopsis: While aiding the British as they seek to drive the Italian fascists out of East Africa, Ka-Zar encounters a column of Italian tanks making their way through the jungle from Kenya.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was Fight against the Fascists [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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The Sabotaged Schoolhouse

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Senator Reeves; Colgan; Paget
Synopsis: Senator Reeves and his committee head to a seacoast city to investigate the collapse of a school, but the Vision beats them to the punch, uncovering the men responsible for the shoddy construction.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was The Sabotaged Schoolhouse [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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The Weird Ghost of Amber Swamps

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Angel [Tom Halloway]; C. J. Miller
Synopsis: The Angel saves a girl reporter in his quest to uncover the identity of the ghost of Amber Swamp.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was The Weird Ghost of Amber Swamps [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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Sincerely, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #21 published July 1941
was Sincerely, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Marvel Mystery Comics #22

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]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Now on sale. The two New smashing comic magazine sensations

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): USA Comics and All Winners Comics
Character(s): Defender [Don Stevens]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Angel [Tom Halloway]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Black Marvel [Daniel Lyons]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was Now on sale. The two New smashing comic magazine sensations [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for All Winners Comics #1 and USA Comics #1, both with covers.
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The Invasion of Alslavia

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Human Torch and Toro the Flaming Kid
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Kapula; Sahlous; Eric
Synopsis: The small European nation of Alslavia appeals to Torch and Toro for aid against the Nazis. On arrival, they encounter the Nazi invasion wall, a large armored wall mounted on tank treads. After destroying the wall the Torches head out to sea and they spot a Nazi sub, but when they investigate, they determine that there is no one aboard. Diving down below, they discover a terrifying Nazi undersea fortress lying in wait for the British and Alslavian cruisers sent out to sink the sub. Torch destroys the fortress and all aboard her perish.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was The Invasion of Alslavia [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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Namor's Flying Bantam Car

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Tony; Herr Krauss; Wilhelm; Paul
Synopsis: While passing through a small mid-western town, Namor muses over how to stop the subversive activities of the Nazis, and develops a special miniature field car, somewhat along the lines of one developed by the Army -- but with some novel twists -- that he uses to battle the Nazis.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was Namor's Flying Bantam Car [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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The Nazis' Death Gas

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Writer(s): ?
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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]
Synopsis: Ka-Zar battles the Nazis who are using a chemical spray to kill off the vegetation in the jungle, and who hope, along with the Italians, to establish a post in, and eventually control, Central Africa.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was The Nazis' Death Gas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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The Strange Case of Captain America and the Hangman: Who Killed Doctor Vardoff

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America Comics
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Monocle; Hangman [Dr. Nicolai Vardoff]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was The Strange Case of Captain America and the Hangman: Who Killed Doctor Vardoff [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for Captain America Comics #6, with two splash pages from stories in the issue, the cover and other art.
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The Mystery of the Phantom Killer

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Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Terry Vance, the School Boy Sleuth
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Clancy
Synopsis: Terry tackles the case of jewel robberies by a person known as the Phantom Robber, and discovers that the thefts occur in towns being visited by the circus.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was The Mystery of the Phantom Killer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Patriot [Jeffrey Mace]; Casey; Smitty
First Line: Tank Production Menaced!
Synopsis: The Patriot battles a Nazi saboteur who has the intention of stalling production of a new, streamlined tank.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Dunkirk Incident

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): war
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Synopsis: Torch relates the story of how British soldiers at Dunkirk received help against the Nazis from "some unknown source!"
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was Dunkirk Incident [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Khor, the Black Sorceror

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Writer(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Black Sorcerer [Khor]
Synopsis: The Vision embarks on the task of saving the lives of the crew of the U.S.S. Olympus which vanished in Antarctica.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was Khor, the Black Sorceror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5.5
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Special Offer for readers of Marvel Comics

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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain America; Bucky
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was Special Offer for readers of Marvel Comics [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An illustrated promotional ad for Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty.
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The Revenge of Sphinx Henchel

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Angel [Tom Halloway]; Judge Lind; Henry Van Horn; Sphinx Henchel (villain); Nick (villain); Trigger (villain)
Synopsis: The Angel investigates a bizarre case in which a grotesque, wild-eyed man crashes into an operating room and prevents the surgeons from saving the life of a judge.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #22 published August 1941
was The Revenge of Sphinx Henchel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: The Masterworks edition identifies Chu Hing and an unknown as additional inkers.
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Marvel Mystery Comics #23

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The cover also features the cover to The Human Torch Comics #5[a], illustrtated by Alex Schomburg.
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Big New Sub-Mariner No. 2

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sub-Mariner Comics
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Angel [Tom Halloway]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was Big New Sub-Mariner No. 2 [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional house ad for Sub-Mariner Comics #2, with cover shown, and for the new issue of Mystic Comics.
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Highway of Mystery

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Human Torch and Toro the Flaming Kid
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond] Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Mr. Topper; Leader [N-4]; Sigmund; Rudolph
Synopsis: N-4, a Nazi saboteur, has infiltrated the Topper Tank factory as an executive secretary. She has her men build a hideout above a superhighway so that she can drop a ramp to capture experimental models of a new tank during transit. She is finally unmasked by the Torch and Toro.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was Highway of Mystery [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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The Case of the Vanishing Convicts!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Prof. Dorn; Ramon Valerez; Black John; Mona Lake
Synopsis: Namor has to overcome a mad scientist who is trying to create a race of evil Sub-Mariners to war against America!
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was The Case of the Vanishing Convicts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Don't miss the next big issue of Captain America

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset (some)
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Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Joseph C. Yuhas (photo)
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was Don't miss the next big issue of Captain America [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The top half of this page has the Torch and Namor congratulating Joseph C. Yuhas of Duryea, Pennsylvania, the winner of a contest begun issues before. Includes his prize winning letter. The lower half of the page is an illustrated promotional ad for the new issue of Captain America Comics featuring the "Red Skull and His Whistling Death" story, plus a plug for Cap's Sentinels of Liberty, asking readers to join.
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Swastika Over Europe

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Patriot [Jeffrey Mace]; Mary; Casey; Mr. Opperman; Howard
Synopsis: The Patriot puts an end to the murderous activity of a self-confessed Bundsman, who wanted to end a play that was anti-Nazi.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was Swastika Over Europe [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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The Vision Speaks

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Penciller(s): ? [as WEB] (signed)
Inker(s): ? [as WEB] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus](origin); Law-Giver; Markham Ericsohn
Synopsis: At the urging of a scientist, the Law-Giver assigns a volunteer policeman to come to the Earth to fight all evil.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was The Vision Speaks [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Cult of the Shark-god

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Kai-Mak
Synopsis: The Vision comes to Earth to investigate the sacrificing of humans to the mysterious Kai-Mak, the Shark-God.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was Cult of the Shark-god [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Neutralizing the Nazis

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Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]
Synopsis: Ka-Zar ends his battle with the Nazis, who are attempting to establish an air base in the African jungle.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was Neutralizing the Nazis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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The Mystery of the Green Diamond!

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Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Terry Vance, the School Boy Sleuth
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Mayor Brown; Mrs. Brown
Synopsis: Terry and Deadline are invited to a swanky party thrown by the Mayor, then must investigate the disappearance of the green diamond necklace worn by the Mayor's wife.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was The Mystery of the Green Diamond [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Death on Inferno Isle

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Angel [Tom Halloway]; Diane Mason; George Hill; Von Reiman (villain)
Synopsis: The Angel is at Inferno Isle and discovers that the Temple of Fire located there is masking a secret Nazi base.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was Death On Inferno Isle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
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Read the Human Torch

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch Comics
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #23 published September 1941
was Read the Human Torch [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional house ad, with the cover, to Human Torch Clmics #5 [a], spotlighting the story "The March of Death!"
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Marvel Mystery Comics #24

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Writer(s): ?
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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Back comes the dreaded Red Skull

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Penciller(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America Comics
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Red Skull [Johann Schmidt]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was Back comes the dreaded Red Skull [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for the new issue of Captain America Comics featuring the Red Skull, plus illustrated ad for Cap's Sentinels of Liberty.
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Meet the Parrot

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch and Toro
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Warden Thomaz; Bob; Parrot; Culflam; Luther
Synopsis: The Parrot escapes jail and sends a message to the Torch via, what else?, a parrot, that he's planning to attack the opera. Torch and Toro attend the opera that evening, when suddenly gas is pumped out from behind the curtain, knocking out the guests. Parrot's men move amongst them relieving the ladies of their jewelry. Torch enters the fray, but the Parrot knocks him out and places him in a guillotine. Toro saves him, and afterwards, Torch grabs the Parrot's feet while Toro binds his hands. Torch threatens him with the electric chair, but the Parrot says he isn't worried.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
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Pages: 15
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The Young Allies Comics

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Young Allies Comics
Character(s): Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Whitewash Jones; Washington Vanderbilt Jefferson; "Knuckles" Percy Bartwell; Henry "Tubby" Tinkle; Red Skull [Johann Schmidt]; Adolf Hitler
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was The Young Allies Comics [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad [with cover] to the 1st issue of Young Allies Comics.
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Battles The Undersea Blitzkrieg!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dorma; Princess Fen; Simma; Daka; Lt. Geeresse; Lonu-Ne
Synopsis: Namor decides to return to his kingdom to see how things are going, but discovers that he has been declared a traitor and ordered executed by Daka, who has overthrown Princess Fen and joined forces with the villainous Seal Men.
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was Battles The Undersea Blitzkrieg [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Mystery in the Maine Woods

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Genres: mystery
Feature(s): Terry Vance, the School Boy Sleuth
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Bull Dawson; Jeff Cramer
Synopsis: Terry and Deadline head north to investigate why Deadline's father isn't providing paper pulp to the newspaper on time, and discovers that a rival of Dawson is responsible.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was Mystery In the Maine Woods [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Who Robbed the Carter Bank?, or, How Good a Detective Are You?

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Terry Vance
Character(s): Terry Vance; Dr. Watson; Deadline Dawson; Hi Smithers; Police Commissioner Henderson; Lieutenant Jackson; Charlie Biswell; Jake Walters; Lemuel Carter
Synopsis: Terry Vance takes the reader step by step, clue by clue, on a case involving a bank robbery and allows the reader to become their own sleuth and figure out the guilty party.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was Who Robbed the Carter Bank?, or, How Good a Detective Are You? [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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The German Peacemonger

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Patriot [Jeffrey Mace]; Casey; Fritz; Herr Huss; John Garrett
Synopsis: Hitler's Deputy flies unauthorized to New Jersey to arrange a treaty of peace between the British and Germany, and convinces the Patriot to take him to the estate of a millionaire friend of his.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was The German Peacemonger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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The Stronghold of Ali Hamud

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Genres: jungle
Feature(s): Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great
Character(s): Ka-Zar [David Rand]; Ali Hamud; Capt. Ollendorff
Synopsis: Ka-Zar lands at a camouflaged Nazi field and is welcomed by Prince Hamud as a Nazi agent, and he learns that the Prince is attempting to refuel Nazi planes en route to strike at Britain's southern African colonies.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
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Pages: 6
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Grosso of the War-Dust World

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Vision
Character(s): Vision [Aarkus]; Grosso
Synopsis: The Vision must battle the evil Grosso, who is attempting to destroy America's national defense industries.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was Grosso of the War-Dust World [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: The Masterworks edition credits Al Avison and another unknown artist as doing the inks for the story.
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The Eye Thief

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Angel [Tom Halloway]; Mr. Blakely; Mr. Keene; Dr. Hyde (villain)
Synopsis: A great eye surgeon gets drunk one night, but has to perform delicate eye surgery. He bungles the job, and swears revenge by taking away people's eyesight, then ransoming the victims in order for sight to be restored.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was The Eye Thief [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
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The great new comic magazine you demanded!

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sub-Mariner Comics
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Angel [Tom Halloway]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Mystery Comics #24 published October 1941
was The great new comic magazine you demanded! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional house ad for Sub-Mariner Comics #2, including reproduction of the cover.
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Marvel Mystery Comics #21 House Ad from Captain America Comics #5

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Genres: superhero
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Pages: 0.5
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Marvel Mystery Comics #19 House Ads from All Winners Comics #1 and Young Allies #1

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Genres: superhero
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Marvel Mystery Comics #23 House Ad from Captain America Comics #6

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Genres: superhero
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