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Golden-Age Men of Mystery#12
Cover: Will Eisner

Golden-Age Men of Mystery #12

Feb 1999 · AC · 6.95 USD
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In "Devil's Island," Yarko and Li Wan journey to Tibet in search of the elusive Hoshai Plant, a flower said to bloom with human blood. Captured by Lailani and her coven of vampiresses, Yarko must rely on his hypnotic powers to survive a deadly game of wills. With Will Eisner’s signature artistry bringing the eerie atmosphere to life, this issue marks a standout moment in the Golden-Age Men of Mystery series.

Contains 6 stories
Devil's Island
9 pp · Spy
Black XDean (death)BatuMoranM'sieu Rolande (death)CamilleCommandant of Devil's IslandRene (death)

In "Devil's Island," thief Moran holds the key to a revolutionary new gun, making him a target for every spy and spy chief in Europe. When he's captured for murder and imprisoned on the infamous Devil's Island, Black X is sent to ensure the secret never falls into enemy hands—no matter the cost.

Untitled Superhero story
6 pp · Superhero
Human Bomb [Roy Lincoln] (introduction, origin)Professor Lincoln (Roy's father, death)Roy LincolnFritz (death)Axix Consul (death)
Untitled Science Fiction story
7 pp · Science Fiction
Script ? [as Curt Davis]
Stuart TaylorDoctor HaywardLauraQueen StarinaLina (death)
Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure
Dr. FungDan BarristerOgLady Williston

In "null," Dr. Fung and Dan Barrister venture into the dense Malay Jungle on a mission to find Lady Williston, the lost daughter of the Earl of Williston, who’s been living with a remote tribe. As they track her through the wilds, their search takes a tense turn when they realize her survival depends not just on finding her—but on helping her return to a world she no longer remembers.

Untitled Humor story
6 pp · Humor, Aviation, War
Death Patrol [GrampsSlickDelHankButch]Zazzy (first appearancejoins the Death Patrol)Slick (death)Emil

In "null," the Death Patrol investigates a mysterious bombing of London—no aircraft in sight, yet explosions rain down. As they scramble to uncover the source, the mission takes a deadly turn when one of their own falls in silence.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Yarko the GreatLi WanWangLailani (villain, intro)other vampiresses (villainsintros)

In "null," Yarko and Li Wan journey to Tibet seeking the legendary Hoshai Plant, a flower said to bloom with human blood. Captured by Lailani and her coven of vampiresses, Yarko must use his hypnotic abilities in a deadly test of wills against her dark powers.

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Full credits

artist, inker Will Eisner
cover pencils, inks Will Eisner

Reprints

↩ Reprints Wonderworld Comics #5 (1939), Wonderworld Comics #6 (1939), Smash Comics #13 (1940), Jumbo Comics #22 (1940), Military Comics #3 (1941)

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