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Cover: Al Bryant & Kurt Schaffenberger & Sam Citron
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Doll Man #16

Mar 1948 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "Millions for Murder," Doll Man finds himself tangled in a dangerous web after a visit to the aquarium with Martha takes a shocking turn—only to be knocked out by two known criminals. The encounter sets off a chain of events that brings him face to face with the mysterious Professor Piranha, a man whose past is as brutal as the creatures he’s named after. Written by Joe Millard and illustrated by John Spranger, this 1948 Quality Comics classic features dynamic art and a tense, unexpected twist, all framed by a striking cover by Al Bryant and Kurt Schaffenberger, inked by Sam Citron.

Contains 4 stories
Millions for Murder
12 pp · Superhero
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]J. W. Kerrigan (introduction, death)Hiram Browning (introduction, death)an un-named man (introduction, death)Eddie Gordon (introduction)Henry "Flame" Larsen (villain, introduction)Uncle Elias (villain, introduction)un-named crooks (villains, introduction for all)

When a dying millionaire decides to cheat his grasping relatives by giving away his fortune to three strangers plucked from a city directory, he sets off a murderous chain reaction—especially when one of those names belongs to Henry "Flame" Larsen, a condemned killer with nothing left to lose. As Larsen escapes prison and hunts down the other recipients to claim the entire fortune for himself, the Doll Man races to stop a man who's already proven he'll kill anyone who stands in his way. A high-stakes game of greed and violence where millions are up for grabs and human lives mean nothing.

Death Is My Hobby
11 pp · Superhero
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Martha RobertsProfessor Piranha (villain, introduction)Tippy Graham (villain, introduction, death)Rocky Lynch (villain, introduction, death)

In "Death Is My Hobby," Darrel and Martha’s visit to the aquarium takes a grim turn when they witness a salmon being fed to piranhas—only to be interrupted by a violent encounter with two escaped criminals. After being knocked out, Darrel awakens to a startling connection: the man responsible for the attack is none other than Professor Piranha, a former scientist whose own arm was devoured by the very fish he once studied.

Queen of the Vuctus
8 pp · Humor
Torchy ToddFrisby Q. Quint (first appearancevillain)The Vuctus and the Explorers Club (first appearance)
Doll Man Joins the Underworld
14 pp · Superhero
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Martha RobertsTom Thumb (villain)Muggs Maloney (villain, introduction)Champagne Charley (villain, introduction)

When Tom Thumb mysteriously returns from the grave—revived by a drug from his former henchmen—his first act is vengeance against Doll Man. Disguised as the Tiny Mite, he frames Darrel Dane by sending a stolen 70-carat diamond to Martha Roberts, putting Doll Man’s reputation and relationship in jeopardy.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $58
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $864*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $603*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $473
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $315*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
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CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $106*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $101*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $75*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

artist, inker John Spranger
cover pencils Al Bryant
cover pencils Kurt Schaffenberger
cover inks Sam Citron

Reprints

Reprinted in Men of Mystery Comics #60 (2006), Men of Mystery Comics #65 (2007)

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