Amazing Man Comics #17
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Shanghied!", the Shark, newly able to walk on water, faces off against a mysterious birdman in a surreal clash that blurs reality and illusion. Written by Lew Glanzman and illustrated by Lew Glanz, this 1940 Centaur Comics standout features a twisty, mind-bending confrontation where identity and perception unravel—revealing that even the most dramatic moments might be the product of a mastermind's manipulation. The cover by Lew Glanzman captures the story’s eerie, otherworldly tone.
In "null," Moose leaves Avison’s service to team up with the seemingly unstoppable Iron Skull, chasing Avison’s gang across the Andes to stop them from plundering an ancient Incan site. When Avison attempts to turn the local tribes against Iron Skull by claiming he’s a divine figure, the hero’s invulnerability only deepens the illusion—leaving the natives in awe, and the stakes higher than ever.
In "Shanghied!", Rocke sets out to rescue his friend Thad, who’s been kidnapped by the ruthless Walrus Blake. Infiltrating Blake’s crew, Rocke must navigate a dangerous sea voyage and uncover the truth behind the smuggling operation—where crates of silk hide more than just fabric.
In "null," Dr. Hypno takes a desperate gamble, transferring his consciousness into a second gorilla to track down the beast responsible for a brutal murder spree inspired by Poe’s "Murders in the Rue Morgue." With the original killer set free by Scotty—whose fate takes a tragic turn—Hypno must navigate the chaos of a mind in a monstrous form, hunting a creature that may be more than just an animal.
In "null," the Shark, newly able to walk on water, faces off against a mysterious birdman—only to discover the foe is scientist Jean Vigee-Le Brun, who shares his secret formula before being killed. But when the Shark learns Jean was actually his boss Joe Shapiro all along, the truth unravels: Joe reveals he hypnotized the Shark, turning every moment into a carefully crafted illusion.
In "null," Reef and his friends return to the jungles of Brazil, chasing the mystery of a golden knife’s origins. When they uncover a cult of men in alligator disguises preparing to sacrifice Marian to a pit of reptiles, Reef springs into action—saving her and stumbling upon a hidden treasure of gold.
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