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Cover: Howard Purcell

Flashback #13

Jan 1974 · DynaPubs Enterprises · 3.00 USD
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Contains 8 stories
Sacrifice for Yum-Chac
8 pp · Superhero
Hawkman [Carter Hall]Chet Norris (Aztec specialist)Irene Norris (Chet's sister)unnamed Sheriff of ItzaNyola (villain, death)"The Indian" (villain, associate of Nyola)Yum-Chac medicine man (villain)

In "Sacrifice for Yum-Chac," Hawkman races to save Irene Norris after discovering her abduction is tied to a deadly Aztec ritual. With the help of Chet Norris, a specialist in ancient cultures, and a trail of eerie clues including a glass knife and a mysterious medicine man, Hawkman must unravel a sinister plot before the sacrifice is completed.

The "Robot" Men
7 pp · Superhero
The Green Lantern [Alan Scott]The "robot" menBaron von Zorn (villain)

In a chilling twist on urban mystery, The Green Lantern [Alan Scott] uncovers a sinister conspiracy behind the sudden disappearance of homeless men across American cities—only to find them replaced by eerily obedient, robot-like figures. When he discovers a drug in their blood that paralyzes the nervous system, Alan goes undercover as a hobo, infiltrating the captors' lair to expose the mastermind behind the scheme: Baron von Zorn.

The Curse of Kulak
8 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]un-named Police Chiefunnamed museum curatorBenson (museum guard)Kulak (villain, High Priest of Brztal, introduction, presumed death)The Legions of Brztal (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Curse of Kulak," Jim Corrigan investigates the theft of a mysterious ancient manuscript tied to a forgotten civilization, following a terrified museum guard who cries out only the name "Kulak!" The Spectre uncovers a vision of the stolen parchment and confronts the High Priest of Brztal, who emerges with a dire warning and unleashes a wave of plagues upon the city. As the Ghostly Guardian battles each affliction, he prepares for a final clash with Kulak and the terrifying Legions of Brztal.

The Glowing Globe
8 pp · Superhero
The Sandman [Wesley Dodds]Sir Basil Lorimer (medical doctor, death)unnamed detectiveSir Basil's brother (villain, death)

In "The Glowing Globe," The Sandman investigates a string of mysterious deaths linked to a strange, glowing orb known as the "Life Stealer." When his old acquaintance, the medical doctor Sir Basil Lorimer, is found dead, the Sandman must confront a sinister plot tied to Sir Basil's brother, a yellow-faced villain with a deadly secret. With the life force of the city at stake, Dodds races to outwit both the glowing orb and the man behind it before the final, fatal strike.

Invisible-Ink Gas
8 pp · Adventure, Military
Red DuganWhitey SmithBlooey BlueDoris Westunnamed Fire Chiefunnamed Street cleaner (death)Sherm (G2 chemist)unnamed G2 building superintendentunnamed G2 clerkTruck Bieler (villain)Rusty (villain, Bieler's accomplise)Professor Leaman (villain)

In "Invisible-Ink Gas," Red Dugan and Doris West stumble upon a fiery mystery that leads them into a shadowy conspiracy. When a fire at a government building reveals a corpse, hidden gas tanks, and a suspicious badge, Red teams up with Whitey Smith and Blooey Blue to uncover a scheme involving a secret gas meant to erase vital documents—before the real criminals can steal the nation’s most guarded secrets.

The Darling Apartment
6 pp · Humor, Superhero
Johnny ThunderThe Thunderbolt [Archibald]Daisy Darling (Johnny's girl)Herman Darling (real estate businessman)Mr. ThrostleHiram Crooker (villain, political boss)Faber (villain)

In "The Darling Apartment," Johnny Thunder takes on a peculiar mission when his girlfriend Daisy’s father, real estate mogul Herman Darling, faces a stubborn holdout on newly purchased property. With the help of his trusty sidekick, the Thunderbolt, Johnny tries to evict the reluctant former owner—but ends up on the wrong side of the door, caught in a whirlwind of mishaps and misjudgments. From bumbling encounters to unexpected alliances, the chaos unfolds in a story that’s as much about awkward heroics as it is about the absurdity of urban development.

Dr. Morte, Spiritualist
6 pp · Superhero
The Hour-Man [Rex Tyler]Mr. Bannerman (Rex's boss)Minute Man Martin [Jimmy Martin]The Minute Men of America [Thorndykeother member unnamed]Robert T. Davis (mine owner, Mr. Bannerman's brother-in-law)Clara Davis [nee Clara Bannerman] (Robert's wife, death)Dr. Morte (villain)Longo (villain)

In "Dr. Morte, Spiritualist," a cunning fraud preys on grief, claiming to summon the dead—until the Hour-Man, Rex Tyler, steps in to expose him. With Minute Man Martin and the Minute Men of America on the case, Rex races to unmask the charlatan Dr. Morte and his accomplice Longo, while confronting the chilling mystery behind the spiritualist’s latest victim, Clara Davis.

The One-Man Newspaper
8 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Jay Garrick]Bill Jackson (mention only)Joan WilliamsAnne BaxterMr. Baxter (Editor/owner of the Daily Column, Anne's father)The Boss (villain)The Boss' gang (villains)

In "The One-Man Newspaper," The Flash [Jay Garrick] pays a visit to his friend Bill Jackson at the Daily Column, only to find the office eerily deserted. With the paper’s staff vanished, Jay takes matters into his own hands—using his speed and smarts to publish a full edition himself, hoping to lure out the culprits. As the newspaper’s pages go live, the gang led by The Boss begins to take notice, drawn in by the mystery, while Anne Baxter and her father, Mr. Baxter, remain in danger as The Boss threatens to destroy the paper—and them—unless he gets his way.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Fine) $18
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $35*
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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist, inker Sheldon Moldoff
cover pencils, inks Howard Purcell

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