Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest adventures of Namor the Sub-Mariner from Marvel Comics' Golden Age, presenting his initial appearances and early exploits as one of the publisher's first major superheroes. Part of the Marvel Masterworks series, it gathers classic tales from the dawn of the Marvel Universe, showcasing the original antihero's underwater kingdom and conflicts with humanity.
"Fighting Side-by-Side!" showcases the dynamic duo of the Human Torch and Toro in a high-stakes showdown against the Hag’s gang, who exploit a blackout to manipulate the stock exchange. Written and illustrated by Carl Burgos, the story blends early superhero action with a surprising twist involving a flame transfusion, all rendered with the bold, energetic style that defined Marvel’s Golden Age. The cover by Alex Schomburg captures the intensity of the moment, a striking visual that honors the era’s classic aesthetic.
In "Mor the Mighty," the villainous Mor unleashes his twisted plan by enlarging his pet cat and sparrows to colossal size, turning them into weapons of chaos and terror. With the world under siege from these monstrous creatures, the fate of civilization hangs in the balance.
In "War Against a Werewolf," the Angel finds himself drawn into a mystery when his friend Dr. Roberts begins acting strangely—guarded, anxious, and evasive. As tensions rise, the Angel uncovers a shocking truth: it’s not the doctor who’s hiding something, but the assistant, whose transformation into a werewolf threatens to unravel everything.
In "The Legacy of John Rand," Ka-Zar finds himself entangled in a web of deception when the attorney of his late father, Alec Wright, reveals a shocking truth: Wright forged his name as a co-owner of the Rand diamond mine. With the fate of the mine—and his father’s legacy—hanging in the balance, Ka-Zar must confront the man who betrayed his family’s trust.
In "The Man Who Framed the Torch," a clever criminal known as the Brain dons the Torch's costume to steal the Army payroll, leaving the real Torch trapped in a water tank. As the impostor's scheme unfolds, Toro must outthink the villain, using his wits to uncover the truth behind the deception.
In "The Legion of Loyalists," Namor reunites with Luther and Lynne after a clash with Nazi forces, handing over captured enemies to his undersea kingdom in the Antarctic. But when the prisoners escape with help from Lt. Betty Dean, the hidden realm faces a new threat—suddenly, the surface world's war has reached their doorstep.
Ka-Zar ventures into the uncharted wilds after hearing whispers of the Black River, where danger lurks in the shadows. When a monstrous threat nearly claims his life, he’s rescued by a towering, mysterious giant—only to face a new mystery in the heart of the jungle.
In "The Hag," the masked villain and her gang exploit a citywide blackout to infiltrate the stock exchange and manipulate the market, targeting the Human Torch and Toro with chemically treated garments and flame-suppressing gas. When Toro is injured and the Torch learns of a risky flame transfusion, the duo must confront the Hag before her scheme reaches its climax.
In "The Trojan Albatrosses," Namor teams up with Betty, Bob, Lynne, and Luther in a daring mission to stand against the Nazis, united by a shared purpose and the weight of war. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures the uneasy alliance of unlikely heroes bound by courage and circumstance.
In "Mr. Grabbit and the Ghosts," a reluctant crook finds himself caught between a criminal crew and a mysterious, spectral warning. When a group of phantom figures claims the lot next to Terry's school is sacred, Mr. Grabbit must decide whether to follow his old allies or heed the eerie call to turn the land into a park—before it's too late.
In "The Hands of Doom," Professor Zog is drawn into a desperate plea from an old Oxford acquaintance, who seeks help to save his own life and that of his daughter from a man once forbidden to marry her. With the stakes high and time running short, Zog must confront the consequences of a past decision that now threatens to unravel everything.
In "The Cat's Paw, Chapter 2," the Angel finds himself captured in the villain’s hidden lair, but an unexpected ally—a former gang member he once saved—offers a chance at escape. As the Angel breaks free, he must uncover the Cat's Paw’s motive behind targeting the country’s top industrialists, before more lives are lost.
When a string of arson attacks terrorizes New York, the Torch and Toro race to stop a dangerous fugitive known as Hawk Rivers, who’s threatening to destroy the city unless he’s handed $10 million in cash. With time running out and the flames spreading, the heroes must outthink a cunning criminal who’s one step ahead—before the entire city is in ashes.
In "To Crush Killer Casey," Prince Namor is drawn into the underground world of fight games when Betty enlists his help to uncover corruption after a young fighter is paralyzed in a bout with the brutal Killer Casey. With the stakes rising and secrets buried beneath the ring, Namor must navigate a dangerous web of deceit where every punch could be a trap.
In "The Vampire Killer of Star City," the Vision investigates a string of mysterious murders linked to a bloodthirsty killer, uncovering a chilling threat that puts a reporter in mortal danger. With his keen mind and synthetic precision, the Vision races to unravel the truth behind the killings before another life is lost.
In "The Cat's Paw, Chapter 3: Tombs of Torture!", the Angel tracks the elusive Cat's Paw to her hidden castle after the murder of J. P. Thomas, leading to a tense confrontation with her and her high-ranking Nazi superior. The story unfolds in a claustrophobic, gothic setting where loyalty and betrayal hang in the balance.
In "Action in Ethiopia," Ka-Zar races through the African jungle to stop a Nazi plot to sabotage the Suez Canal, rallying his animal allies in a desperate bid to thwart the enemy’s plan. With danger closing in and the fate of a vital waterway at stake, Ka-Zar’s courage and connection to the wild are put to the ultimate test.
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