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Cover: Alex Schomburg

Marvel Mystery Comics #11

Sep 1940 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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"Plague in the Slums" kicks off in 1940 with a gripping tale of the Angel trapped by grotesque, in-human monsters who lead him to a hidden lair where he encounters a mysterious woman in ancient Greek attire. Written by Paul Gustavson and Ray Gill, with art, inks, and letters by Gustavson, the story blends pulp adventure with mythic dread, as the Angel uncovers a centuries-old threat resurfacing in modern times. The cover by Alex Schomburg captures the eerie atmosphere with striking, dramatic visuals.

Contains 7 stories
Plague in the Slums
12 pp · Superhero
The Human Torch [Jim Hamond]Dr. Stone (introduction)Reed (Stone's assistant)Casey (policeman)un-named police chiefTom (policeman)Frank Simmons (villain, introduction, death)Roddy (villain, introduction, death)Skeets (villain, introduction)
The Capture of Luther Robinson
10 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]Mr. Martin (sailor)Tha-KorrDormaLuther Robinson (villain)Mickey (villain)Lynne Harris (villain)

In "The Capture of Luther Robinson," the ruthless Luther Robinson tracks Namor to his hidden Antarctic lair, determined to seize the Sub-Mariner by any means—dead or alive. But when his plan unravels, he finds himself imprisoned, only to learn his freedom hinges on his girlfriend’s captivity.

A Nestfull of Loot
6 pp · Western-Frontier
The Masked Raider [Jim Gardley]Lightning (Raider's horse)un-named sheriffBillyun-named deputy (villain, posing as an egg woman)
Rajah Sarput's Hunt
10 pp · Jungle
Ka-Zar [David Rand]Zar (a lion)Trajah (an elephant)Nono (a monkey)Jim VanGelderRajah Sarput (villain, introduction)Bradley (villain, introduction)

In "Rajah Sarput's Hunt," Ka-Zar and his loyal companion Zar face off against the ruthless Sarput, who has seized a vast stretch of the Belgian Congo jungle with plans to destroy its wildlife. As the duo fights to protect the animals, they’re ultimately captured, setting the stage for a perilous showdown in the heart of the wild.

Mayhem at the Midget Race Track
7 pp · Detective-Mystery
Terry VanceDr. Watson (a monkey)"Deadline" Dawson (newspaper boy)un-named gamblers (villains)
The Devils of the Mist
9 pp · Superhero
The Angel [Tom Halloway]unnamed woman (introduction, death)the ghouls (villains, introduction, all die)

In "The Devils of the Mist," the Angel is taken captive by inhuman monsters who bring him to their hidden realm, where he encounters a mysterious woman in ancient Greek attire. She reveals that the creatures destroyed her civilization four thousand years ago—and now, with their return, history threatens to repeat itself.

The Forest Fire Fiends
8 pp · Superhero
ElectroProfessor Philo ZogJim BrentJohn BordenAndrewsBaldwin Drake (villain, introduction)Mike (villain)Joe (villain)

In "The Forest Fire Fiends," the president of Drake Lumber Mills, furious over a rival’s acquisition of the Burton County forest lands, resorts to arson by hiring thugs to burn the woods. The story follows the escalating danger as the flames threaten the region, setting the stage for a hero’s intervention—though how or when remains to be seen.

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Raw (Good) $1,260
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $24,537*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $10,736
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $10,736*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $8,992
CGC 7.5 $8,992
CGC 7.0 · 6 in census $5,634
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CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $4,732
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $4,243
CGC 5.5 · 6 in census $4,243
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $3,355
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $3,101*
CGC 4.0 · 5 in census $3,101
CGC 3.5 · 4 in census $2,488
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $1,963*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $1,590*
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $1,210
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $682*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Paul Gustavson
writer Ray Gill
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

Reprints

Reprinted in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #3 (2008), Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus #1 (2009), Take That, Adolf!: The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War #[nn] (2017), Timely's Greatest: The Golden Age Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett - The Pre-War Years Omnibus #[nn] (2019), Timely's Greatest: The Golden Age Human Torch by Carl Burgos Omnibus #[nn] (2019)

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