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Amazing Adventure Funnies #1

Jun 1940 · Centaur · 0.10 USD
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This anthology issue features multiple adventure stories including "Speed Silvers," a fast-moving streamline train story by Paul Guttafson in which Speed Silvers races to New York carrying a rare serum, while telegraphist Elsie reports a flood in the Ohio Valley; the train encounters sabotage from a villain called the Master and his associate Lacroix, leading to explosions and aerial combat that ultimately destroy the Master's headquarters. Additional stories advertised on the cover include "Fantom of the Fair," "Skyrocket Steele," "Dick the Demon," and "Air Sub DX," presenting a collection of action-adventure tales for young readers.

Contains 11 stories
Untitled Superhero story
9 pp · Superhero
FantomMr. FarlanFinneganRelmar
Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Fantom (introduction)Andy (a painter)Collins (a Policeman)Russel (a Policeman)Johnson (a contractor)Occo (villain, a contractor)Marco (villain

In a forgotten corner of an ancient Icelandic text, the legend of the Fantom stirs to life—only to emerge at the 1940 World's Fair, where he intervenes against a corrupt contractor scheming to sabotage a rival's promises. Written by the creators of the era and brought to life with period-accurate art, this eight-page tale weaves mystery and justice into a fleeting moment of heroism.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Fantom of the FairProfessor CarterSir Conway (big game hunter and explorer, death?)Sergeant Collins (policeman)Ticonda (villain, an ape, introduction, death)

In this 1940 adventure from *Amazing Adventure Funnies #1*, Professor Carter pleads with Sir Conway to return the giant white ape to its Arctic home before it escapes—yet the creature breaks free from the Fair’s zoo after its sedatives wear off, wreaking chaos across the grounds. When the situation spirals, the mysterious Fantom arrives to restore order.

Dirk the Demon, 24th Century Archaeologist
3 pp · Science Fiction
Dirk the Demon [Dirk Cay] (introduction)Baron Cay (introduction, Dirk's father)LaddieTeddyReggadun-named old man (gold prospector, death)
Untitled Science Fiction story
5 pp · Science Fiction
Skyrocket Steele Dodge (introduction)Sari MarstonPeter MuhrKing KurtMinister CraidTal (villain, Lieutenant in command of Mannin)Vance Roy (villain)

In "null," written by a mysterious hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, space pilot Steele is dispatched to the remote planetary outpost Mannin on a mission from King Kurt to uncover the truth behind strange, unexplained bat raids. With no clear answers and danger lurking in the shadows, Steele must navigate a world where the familiar turns uncanny.

Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure
Speed SilversElsie MuldoonMike MuldoonDr. MilanDr. LandinChuckDr. Lowe
Untitled Adventure story
7 pp · Adventure
The Hooded Cult
4 pp · Science Fiction
Stoney Dawson
Part 1 - The Professors Enemy!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Professor GrayTimRitaCurley (villain)Kirk (villain)

In "Part 1 - The Professors Enemy!" from Amazing Adventure Funnies #1 (1940), Professor Gray and his crew are flying home after tests on the experimental Air-Sub when they pass over Curley's land—only to be ordered to land, not to be destroyed.

Untitled Superhero story
6 pp · Superhero
The Arrow [Ralph Payne]Dutch KellyElaine ParkerButtsMorley

In "null," The Arrow swings into action when a millionaire’s grown children are kidnapped by a gang of gamblers who’ve trapped them in a web of debt and coercion. With stealth and precision, the hero unravels the criminals’ scheme, racing to free the young heirs before their forced crimes turn deadly.

Fantastic Projects!
1 pp · Non-Fiction

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Raw (Good) $436
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $15,022*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $10,313*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $7,633
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $4,297
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $3,591
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $2,755
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $2,496
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $2,496
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $1,748
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $1,264
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $1,124
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $718*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Paul Gustavson
cover pencils, inks Will Rowland

Reprints

↩ Reprints Amazing Mystery Funnies #2 (1938), Amazing Mystery Funnies #3[a] (1938), Funny Pages #11 (1938), Keen Detective Funnies #2 (1939), Amazing Mystery Funnies #3 (1939), Amazing Mystery Funnies #7 (1939), Star Comics #2 (1939), Amazing Mystery Funnies #8 (1939)

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