Cat-Man Comics #1 [26]

Sep 1944 · Temerson / Helnit / Continental · 0.10 USD

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In "The Man Who was Death," a disillusioned 30-year-old paperboy named David takes a radical stand against being called "my boy," assembling a gang of eight newsboys to strike back at those who dismiss him. As his crusade grows, he draws the attention of the mysterious Catman and his partner, Kitten, who soon find themselves entangled in the escalating conflict. Written by Charles M. Quinlan Jr. and illustrated by Chas. M. Quinlan, with a cover by Lou Ferstadt, this 1944 tale blends youthful rebellion with a touch of pulp intrigue.

Contains 7 stories

Untitled Superhero story

8 pp · Superhero

The Catman [David Merryweather]The Kitten [Katie Conn]Tony Berko (villain)Berko's mob (villains)

In this 1944 adventure from *Cat-Man Comics #1*, a frustrated 30-year-old paperboy named David snaps at the constant "my boy" taunts and rallies eight fellow newsboys into a rebellion—turning his indignation into a scheme that grows both bold and profitable. When David and his partner Katie uncover the hidden whereabouts of the mysterious Berko, the stage is set for The Catman and Kitten to take control.

The Man Who was Death

6 pp · Adventure

The DeaconMickey (boy sidekick)Mr. Death (villain)

Count Vultiere

6.5 pp · Historical

Leatherface [Andre DeLeboef] (introduction, "champion of the damned")the Duc du BellaireCatherine (the Duc's daughter)

Untitled story

7 pp

The Tokyo Termites

6 pp · Adventure, Superhero

Mickey (Deacon's sidekick)The Kitten [Katie Conn]

Untitled Historical story

6 pp · Historical

The Golden Archer [Ned] (introduction)Ned's father (introduction)the Sheriff of Nottingham (villain)Dianne (the sheriff's niece, or 'neice')

The Man Who Sold His Soul to the Devil!

6 pp · Superhero

The Hood [Major Wood]Rae Herman (his fiancée)Satan (the Man in the Black Cloak, villain)Harvey Stone (villain, death)

In "The Man Who Sold His Soul to the Devil!" from Cat-Man Comics #1 (1944), the Hood confronts Harvey Stone, a man who traded his soul for a decade of unmatched fortune—where every scheme succeeds and every ambition is fulfilled, no matter the cost. With luck as dark as his intentions, Stone’s rise is as ruthless as it is unstoppable.