Gwandanaland Comics #1839

A striking orange-and-blue-costumed hero dominates the cover of this Gwandanaland Comics collection, as the Scarab lunges forward with a weapon in hand against a bold yellow starburst backdrop — vivid, vintage Golden Age energy leaping off the page. Inset panels introduce Peter Ward's world, hinting at Egyptian mythology, a mysterious black cat, and shadowy figures conspiring in London and Cairo. Collecting the Scarab's complete run from Exciting Comics, Black Terror, and Startling Comics, this 2018 volume is a wonderful way to experience a largely overlooked Golden Age hero in one satisfying package.