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Amazing Mystery Funnies#3[a]
Cover: Bill Everett

Amazing Mystery Funnies #3[a]

Nov 1938 · Centaur · 0.10 USD
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In "Adventures of Newsreel Cameramen," Joe and Maudie journey through the Himalayas, setting up camp in Tibet to document snow leopards—only to stumble into the ancient monastary at Kadak, where a playful moment with a Lama’s hat nearly costs Maudie her life, until a young child intervenes. Written, drawn, and inked by Victor Dowling, this 1938 tale blends adventure and cultural curiosity, with Bill Everett’s striking cover capturing the mystery and exoticism of the journey.

Contains 8 stories
Untitled Science Fiction story
4 pp · Science Fiction
Skyrocket Steele DodgeSari MarstonKing KurtInvex, the Invisible Man (villain, introduction)Vance Roy (villain)

In the ruined Guard Halls of Mannin, Steele and King Kurt confront a terrifying silence—until an invisible assailant overpowers them. A masked stranger then appears, claiming to have captured Sari, before unleashing a self-propelled bomb on the pair.

Adventures of Newsreel Cameramen
7 pp · Adventure
Tom Norton (cameraman)Bill Rodman (cameraman)cameramen's bossCaptain Johnson (of "The Sea Wolf", death)General Fong (Chinese soldier)other Chinese soldiersship's crew members [RedJoeothers un-named] (villains, some die)

In "Adventures of Newsreel Cameramen," Tom and Bill find themselves caught in a real-life storm when their assignment to film war footage aboard a ship turns deadly after a mutiny claims the Captain’s life. Left adrift, they’re rescued by Chinese troops and thrust into the heart of the conflict, where their cameras become both their tool and their lifeline.

The Lama of Kadak
7 pp
Joe Brailey [aka Briley]MaudieKangMon-Yan-Sen (young child named the new Lama)

In "The Lama of Kadak," Joe and Maudie journey through the remote Tibetan highlands, seeking snow leopards, only to stumble upon the secluded monastary of Kadak. When Maudie playfully steals the Lama’s hat, the monks react with fury—until a young child’s innocent act averts disaster. The pair soon witness the sacred ceremony where the next Lama of Kadak will be chosen, their presence drawing them into the mystery of the mountain’s ancient traditions.

Dirk the Demon, 24th Century Archaeologist
3 pp · Adventure
Dirk the Demon [Dirk Cay] (introduction)Baron Cay (introduction, Dirk's father)LaddieTeddyReggadun-named old man (gold prospector, death)

In the 24th century, archaeologist Dirk and his friends steal his father’s hydroplane on a reckless adventure that leads them to a hidden, air-sealed chamber filled with gold—trapped inside with a prospector who’s been frozen in time since the 1930s, and a handgun that’s somehow dated 1937.

The Arrival of the Weekly Rocket-Ship Excursion on Mars
2 pp · Humor, Science Fiction
Tracks in the Snow
7 pp · Adventure
Joe Mearns (trapper)Charlie Big-Moose (full-blooded Indian and runner for the Hudson Bay Company)un-named half-breed

In the silent, snow-laden wilds of 1938, Joe sits alone in his isolated cabin, the weight of isolation pressing as heavily as the falling snow—his only company the quiet resolve of two motherless children who’ve pinned their hopes on his trapping, and the meager returns that feel like nothing at all.

Fishermen's Luck
7 pp · Adventure
Bob Colby (adventurer)un-named boat's CaptainMary Ann (Captain's daughter)un-named Sherifffour bandits [Goose (a hijacker)rest un-named] (villains)

In "Fishermen's Luck," Bob steps in when a struggling fisherman sprains his ankle and can't fulfill a last-minute fishing trip for eager reporters. With the captain’s daughter counting on the pay, Bob takes the helm, stepping into a journey that’s as much about kindness as it is about the sea.

Man-Hunt
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Sheriff "Wild Tex" MartinRufe (land owner)Ned (Martin's Deputy)'Breed' Crow (villain)

In "Man-Hunt," Old Rufe’s refusal to reveal the location of a legendary gold field’s land charter ends in violence when he’s shot by the ruthless 'Breed' Crow. With Rufe injured, Tex arrives on the scene, and together with his deputy, he follows Crow’s trail to the very cabin hidden deep within the gold fields.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Victor Dowling
cover pencils, inks Bill Everett

Reprints

↩ Reprints Funny Picture Stories #3 (1937), Western Picture Stories #1 (1937), Funny Picture Stories #5 (1937), Western Picture Stories #3 (1937)

Reprinted in Amazing Adventure Funnies #1 (1940), Supermen! The First Wave of Comic Book Heroes 1936-1941 #[nn] (2009), Action! Mystery! Thrills! Comic Book Covers of the Golden Age: 1933-45 #[nn] (2011), The Bill Everett Archives #1 (2011)

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