Amazing Mystery Funnies #2

In "null," Steele journeys to the distant outpost of Mannin on the king’s urgent request, drawn into a mystery surrounding strange bat raids that have shaken the colony’s fragile peace. With no clear answers and danger lurking in the shadows, the investigation tests his wits and resolve in a tale of suspense and the unknown.

In "Diamond of Doom," hard-boiled private detective Speed Rush is pulled into a high-stakes heist when Fenton brings him in to help cut the legendary Dewar Diamond. With the priceless gem stolen by the notorious thief Rocks McCool and the two men trapped aboard a ship headed for a watery grave, Rush must think fast to outwit a gang of criminals before the Coast Guard arrives.

When prospector Baldy strikes what he believes is genuine gold in Prospectin' Gulch, his old friend Blackie and an associate named Joe suddenly turn on him—but a mysterious stranger intervenes at the critical moment, revealing a dark secret that connects Blackie to murders stretching back years. As tensions explode and guns are drawn, Baldy finds himself caught between greed, betrayal, and a vendetta that's been simmering in the desert for far too long.

In 2038, a rocket ship bound for Mars carries passengers and crew through the wonders and mundane routines of interplanetary travel—artificial gravity malfunctions, homesick travelers, and warnings about local Martian cigars all add to the flavor of this far-future voyage. As the ship makes its journey across the void, passengers experience both the thrill and the monotony of space exploration, from radio calls home to complaints about synthetic breakfast. It's a snapshot of everyday life when visiting distant planets becomes just another routine excursion.

In 1938’s *Amazing Mystery Funnies #2*, the adventure "null" unfolds in Morocco, where businessman J.M. Thornick’s shipment of rare herbs is threatened by bandit Ben Ali, who plans to intercept it twenty-five miles north. The Brothers 3 step in, devising a daring plan that sees Smith capture Ben Ali and flee—only for Ali’s men to chase them, leaving the caravan vulnerable. As the trio holds off the pursuers, the caravan makes its way to safety.

Tom Travis and his daughter Sal are crossing the frontier in a covered wagon when a seemingly helpful stranger offers to guide them—but Onah the Chippewa, hunting nearby, discovers a hidden message revealing the guide's true allegiance to a murderous band planning to ambush the travelers at the ford. When Onah tries to warn Tom of the treachery, the guide's cover is blown, and the confrontation that follows will test both the father's trust and the Indian's loyalty in this 1938 frontier tale.

In "The Red Raider," Lieutenant "Smoky" Battle stands firm against a tide of hill tribes descending on his outpost, his resolve unshaken as he leads his men with grit and daring. The story captures a pulse-pounding clash of courage and chaos, where one man’s bravery becomes the last line of defense.