"The Island of Stolen Pearls" from Golden Age Classics: Fight Comics #1 (2021) delivers a classic pulp adventure starring Big Red, a rugged hero thrust into a high-stakes clash between rival logging interests. Written and drawn by the legendary Fletcher Hanks, this story showcases his distinctive style and storytelling flair, with dynamic art and bold lettering. The cover, a striking piece by Will Eisner, captures the issue’s adventurous spirit with its dramatic composition.
Contains 34 stories
The Island of Stolen Pearls
10 pp · Adventure
Shark Brodie (intro)Banu (intro)Manaii (intro)Chief Koa (intro)VILLAIN: Nemo (introdies)
True Life Story of Jack Dempsey
4 pp · Non-Fiction, Sports
Jack DempseyJohn the BarberDoc KearnsJimmy DeForest' Jack JohnsonJesse Willard
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Slaphappy Sam (a boxerintro)his managerButch the Butcher (intro)
Untitled Spy story
6 pp · Spy
Pencils ? [as Lee]Inks ? [as Lee]
Saber [Spy Fighter] (introorigin)President Delano (intro)Secretary of State Cornell (intro)VILLAINS: Major Duncan (intro)Russmanians (intro)
Untitled Sports story
9 pp · Sports
Inks ? [Eisner/Iger shop]
Kayo Kirby [Red Kirby] (introorigin)Chris Harden (intro)Mary Harden (intro)Patsy Fink (intro)Mauler Martin (intro)Joe Harkey (intro)VILLAINS: Carver and other gangsters (intro)
1000 Fathoms Under the Sea
8 pp · Adventure
Script ? [as Steve Broder]
Kinks Mason (intro)Proconians (intro)VILLAIN: Goors (intro)
Untitled Adventure story
5 pp · Adventure
Big Red McLane (intro)Mr. Farlow (intro)VILLAIN: Red River Lumber Co. (intro)
In "null," Big Red takes on a dangerous assignment with the Great Bend Lumber Co., quickly thrust into a clash with the Red River Company’s saboteurs. With no time to settle in, he’s on the front lines defending the lumber camp from sabotage—just another day in the wild, high-stakes world of the Golden Age Classics.
Untitled Jungle story
4 pp · Jungle
Script ? [as Hugh Bartlett]
Oran (introorigin)Zack Temson (intro)Oran's father (intro)VILLAINS: Faro Farly (intro)Torpedo Ribula (intro)
Untitled Crime story
5 pp · Crime
Terry O'Brien (intro)VILLAINS: Martin and his gang (intro)
Untitled War story
5 pp · War
Cpl. Strut Warren (intro)
Untitled War story
6 pp · War
Chip Collins (intro)The Skull Squadron [Jinx Jordanothers] (intro)Rodney Dawes (intro)Wendy Dawes (intro)
Renegades' Lair
10 pp · Adventure
Shark BrodieMr. Cannin (intro)Jane Cannin (intro)VILLAINS: Skinny (introdies)Skinny's gang (introsome die)ToansSandy
In "Renegades' Lair," Shark and his crew find temporary refuge on a remote island, hoping to restock supplies—only to uncover a hidden camp of ruthless outlaws hunting a long-lost pirate treasure. With danger lurking in every shadow, the crew must navigate treachery and ambush before the island’s secrets consume them.
The Life Story of Joe Louis
3.75 pp · Biography, Sports
Joe LouisJoe BauerJohn RoxboroughLarry UdellLee RamageMike JacobsJack SharkeyPrimo CarneraKing LevinskyMax BaerMax SchmelingBob PastorJim BraddockTommy FarrNathan MannHarry Thomas
Pedro Montanez
0.5 pp · Non-Fiction, Sports
Pedro MontanezLou Ambers
Untitled Science Fiction story
7 pp · Science Fiction
Saber [Spy Fighter]VILLAINS: The Antarcticans (intro)
Untitled Sports story
9 pp · Sports
Kayo Kirby [Red Kirby]: Willy (intro)
Untitled Science Fiction story
8 pp · Science Fiction
Script ? [as Steve Broder]
Kinks MasonVILLAINS: The Weed People and their Queen (introall die)
Untitled Adventure story
5 pp · Adventure
Big Red McLaneMr. FarlowThe Red River Lumber Co. (villain)
Untitled Jungle story
5 pp · Jungle
OranVILLAINS: Jim Murphy and a gang of crooks (intro for all)
Untitled Crime story
5 pp · Crime
Script ? [as Al Tener]
Terry O'Brien (last appearance)K.O. O'Brien (Terry's fatherintro)VILLAINS: Jake Kelly (intro)Silk (intro)Killer Casey (intro)
Untitled Humor story
5 pp · Humor
Cpl. Strut WarrenVILLAINS: The Japanese
Untitled War story
5 pp · War
Chip CollinsVILLAIN: Chung Hang (intro)
Untitled Adventure story
10 pp · Adventure
Shark BrodieFord Kennedy (Intro)Matey (Intro)Boss Bullard and his gang (Villains, Intro, Dies)
Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
Saber [Spy Fighter]A gang of traitors (Villain, Intro)
The Life of Tony Galento
3 pp · Non-Fiction, Biography, Sports
Tony GalentoJim FrainElmer FlynnHenry BreitenkampTommy BlareBabe FarmerJoe JacobsGene MickensMary GrasoLou Nova
Untitled Sports story
7.75 pp · Sports
Kayo Kirby [Red Kirby]The Kid (Intro)Bendelli (Villain, Intro)Slam Deman (Villain, Intro)Bob Benton (Villain, Intro)
The Case of the Diamond Death: Case 1, File-A: Clue No. 3
0.25 pp · Crime
Joe DuganJoe BonsePeerce's ex-wifeBull's-Eye Bannon
The Graveyard of Forgotten Ships
8 pp · Science Fiction
Script ? [as Steve Broder]
Kinks MasonAmphibians (Villain, Intro)
Untitled Adventure story
5 pp · Adventure
Big Red McLaneMr. Farr (Intro)
Untitled Jungle story
5 pp · Jungle
OranThe Malengas (Villain, Intro)Two crooks (Villain, Intro)
Untitled Adventure story
5 pp · Adventure
Rip Regan (the Power-Man) (Intro, Origin)Dr. Austin (Intro)Punchy Bogart (Intro)The Skull (Villain, Intro)
Untitled Humor story
5 pp · Humor
Cpl. Strut WarrenA mad scientist (Villain, Intro, Death)
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Slug-Nutty Sam [formerly Slap-Happy Sam]
Untitled War story
5 pp · War
Chip CollinsThe Japanese (Villains)
