Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Flash Comics #14

Feb 1941 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Tunnel of Death," Flash Comics #14 (1941), ancient rituals awaken Scorpio, the Phoenician alligator god, in a terrifying new form. When student Karvac harnesses the creature’s power to forge flame guns capable of dissolving men to goo, he unleashes a deadly army—only to face off against Hawkman and a squadron of bombers. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, this early Flash Comics tale blends myth, madness, and explosive action, with Moldoff also handling the cover.

Contains 8 stories

Tunnel of Death

11 pp · Superhero

The Flash [Jay Garrick]Joan WilliamsJohn Rimal (introduction)Joe Donly (villain, introduction)Donly's gang (villains, introduction for all)Butch (villain, introduction)

Hunting for Arsonists

6 pp · Humor, Superhero

Johnny ThunderMr. DarlingDaisy DarlingHiram Crooker (villain)

The Adventure of the Silk Pirates

6 pp · Adventure

Les WattsJoe MageeDoc BurnsSallyBillSpike

Hunting Headlines

7 pp · Adventure

The Whip [Rod Gaynor]Marisa DillonSam DillonCarlosWing TaiCooper

The Maharajah

6 pp · Adventure

The King [King Standish]The Maharajah of RajputThe Witch (villain)

War Clouds!

6 pp · Adventure

Cliff Cornwall, Special AgentNola (a spy)

Secrets of Satan

8 pp · Adventure, Humor

Professor Earnest Hunter"Soupbone" SimmsJack StoverRuth Hunter

The Awesome Alligator

9 pp · Superhero

The Hawkman [Carter Hall]Shiera SandersKarvac (villain, introduction)Scorpio the Alligator God (villain, introduction)Scorpio's army (villains, introduction for all, all die)

In "The Awesome Alligator," ancient magic awakens Scorpio, the Phoenician alligator god, as a colossal beast that grants Karvac the power to wield flame guns capable of dissolving men to goo. With his army armed and ready, Karvac unleashes his fiery assault—until Hawkman and allied bombers intervene to stop the rampage.