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Cover: Alex Schomburg

Daring Mystery Comics #2

Feb 1940 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Voyage to Sunev," reporter Allen Lewis takes on a daring new role after uncovering a bizarre murder linked to a feather and a dying scientist's cryptic warning. Armed with a weapon that fires ice pellets and a burning need for answers, Lewis becomes a masked investigator hunting a hidden race of bird-men. Written, drawn, and inked by Joe Simon—showcasing his early mastery of suspense—this 1940 Daring Mystery Comics tale blends pulp intrigue with fantastical mystery, all framed by Alex Schomburg’s striking cover.

Contains 6 stories
Voyage to Sunev
14 pp · Science Fiction
Zephyr Jones (introduction)Corky Grogan (introduction)King BoloPrincess TonkaBirdmen of SunevGen. Roudo (villain)The Parrot-Men (villain)

In "Voyage to Sunev," Zephyr, the son of the late inventor Dr. Morrison Jones, takes to the skies in his father’s unfinished rocketship, determined to fulfill the dream of reaching Mars—though the journey may lead far beyond what was ever imagined.

Origin of the Phantom Bullet
10 pp · Superhero
The Phantom Bullet [Allen Lewis]Benny the BeggarAlvarez Monez (villain)Bird-Men (villains)
King of the Jungle
10 pp · Jungle
Trojak (origin)Trojak's fatherEdith AltonBalu (the tiger)

In "King of the Jungle," Trojak—raised by a native tribe after his father’s death—leaves the wild to seek his own kind, only to find their ways alien and unwelcome. When he learns a girl he’s grown close to is in danger, he returns to the jungle not as an outsider, but as her protector, facing hostile forces who threaten her life.

Introducing K-4
10 pp · Aviation
Capt. K-4 and his Sky Devils [Lt. Rene D'Auvergne, Lt. Ronald Wolverstone-Clodd] (introduction)Major Von Lutz (villain)the Nazis (villains)

In "Introducing K-4," Captain K-4 slips behind enemy lines during World War II, posing as a Gestapo agent to sabotage a critical Nazi ammunition depot in the port city of Kurtzberg. With danger lurking at every turn, his mission hinges on deception, quick thinking, and the razor's edge of survival.

Who in Reality Is Mr. "E"?
10 pp · Adventure
Mr. E [Victor Jay]BettyThe Vampire (villain)

In "Who in Reality Is Mr. 'E'?", the enigmatic Mr. "E" investigates a string of mysterious deaths among powerful industrialists, uncovering hidden ties to the Snead Oil Company—while unaware that his long-time foe, the Vampire, is pulling the strings from the shadows.

Enter the Laughing Mask
8 pp · Superhero
The Laughing Mask [Dennis Burton]Lester Deeks (villain)Lester's gang (villains)

In "Enter the Laughing Mask," newly appointed District Attorney Dennis Burton takes up the mantle of justice, determined to uncover the sinister force behind a string of mysterious train explosions. As he delves into the conspiracy, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets that tests his resolve and calls into question who he can trust.

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Raw (Good) $2,109
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $36,810
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $23,285*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $19,150*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $14,509*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $12,300*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $8,326
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CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $8,326
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $7,091
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $6,031*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $5,238*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $4,093
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $3,666
CGC 2.5 $3,299
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $2,721
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $2,189*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $1,829*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Joe Simon
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

Reprints

Reprinted in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Daring Mystery #1 (2008), The Twelve #0 (2008), The Twelve #1/2 (2008), Action! Mystery! Thrills! Comic Book Covers of the Golden Age: 1933-45 #[nn] (2011), Marvel Firsts: WWII Super Heroes #[nn] (2013), Timely's Greatest: The Golden Age Simon & Kirby Omnibus #[nn] (2019)

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