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Cover: Alex Schomburg

Marvel Mystery Comics #15

Jan 1941 · Marvel · 0.10 USD; 0.15 CAD
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"Search for the Fire-Monsters" in Marvel Mystery Comics #15 (1941) delivers a rare peek into the early days of Marvel’s fan engagement, spotlighting the winners of a 1940 contest with a full page listing the top recipients—Alfred English, Chuck Skinners, and Irwin Markowitz among the first-place honorees. The issue’s art, likely by Carl Burgos and Bill Everett, features the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner in action, while Alex Schomburg’s dynamic cover pencils and inks capture the era’s bold, energetic style.

Contains 7 stories
Search for the Fire-Monsters
12 pp · Superhero
The Human Torch [Jim Hammond]un-named police chiefMr. Bleigh (Catena Jewelry Store owner)un-named watchman for the Crafton Bank (death)Kalif (villain, death)Culflam (villain)two fire-monsters (villains, introduction for both)Red (villain)

In "Search for the Fire-Monsters," the Torch races to contain the chaos unleashed when two fire monsters escape, hunting the real mastermind behind their rampage. With the city in danger and his past error weighing heavy, the hero must uncover the truth before the flames consume everything.

Return to New York
10 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]DormaFolmaLuther RobinsonLynne Harris

In "Return to New York," Jo faces a sudden turn when Namor arrives at Luther Robinson’s apartment, abducting Lynne and whisking her away to Aquaria—leaving Luther with no choice but to pursue him across the sea.

Murder by Candle
7 pp · Detective-Mystery
Terry VanceDr. Watson (a monkey)Deadline Dawson (newspaper cub reporter)un-named writer (death)un-named writer's son (villain)
The Seance of Rhamu Rondi
7 pp · Superhero
The Vision [Aarkus]Hannah Stone (introduction, Harley's aunt)Linda Wayne (introduction, Hannah's ward)Rhamu Rondi (villain, introduction)Harley Stone (villain, introduction)Burns (villain)Krantz (villain)

In "The Seance of Rhamu Rondi," Harley Stone turns to the mysterious occultist Rhamu Rondi in a desperate bid to claim a fortune hidden in his aunt’s will—hinging on her health and a staggering $10 million clause. With the stakes high and time running short, Harley finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of fate, faith, and hidden power.

The Brain of Professor Donaire
8 pp · Superhero
The Angel [Tom Halloway]Ed Grant (football All-American, death)Tom Conway (a swimmer, death)Allen Dunn (a miler, death)C. D. Ash (death)Professor Donaire (villain, introduction, a brain, death)Karlo (villain, introduction, death)

In "The Brain of Professor Donaire," the Angel investigates the eerie deaths of young men found on Fiery Mountain, their skulls crushed under unexplained circumstances. With no leads and a growing sense of dread, he must uncover the truth behind the mountain's deadly secret.

The Green Terror
8 pp · Adventure
ElectroProfessor Philo Zogun-named police captainDr. Lorrof (villain, introduction, death)Green Terror (villain, green slime, death)Green Crabs (villains, both die)

In "The Green Terror," a sinister metal sphere rolls through Titan City, unleashing chaos under the control of a mad scientist—its true horror hidden within, a menace known only as the Green Terror.

The Return to Africa
10 pp · Jungle
Ka-Zar [David Rand]Zar (a lion)The Nazis (villains, many die)the Italians (villains, many die)

Ka-Zar and Zar find themselves adrift after their ship goes down, only to be captured by a Nazi submarine before a British warship intervenes and rescues them. The duo is then flown back to the African coast, where their journey through the wilds continues.

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Raw (Good) $559
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $31,806*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $20,416*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $14,167*
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $10,764
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $7,505
CGC 7.5 · 4 in census $6,129
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CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $5,242
CGC 6.5 · 5 in census $5,242
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $3,762
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $3,762
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $2,903
CGC 4.5 · 4 in census $2,216
CGC 4.0 · 6 in census $2,216
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $1,901
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $1,532
CGC 2.5 · 3 in census $1,427
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $1,211*
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $610*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Ben Thompson
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

Reprints

Reprinted in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #4 (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 Simon & Kirby Omnibus #[nn] (2019), Timely's Greatest: The Golden Age Human Torch by Carl Burgos Omnibus #[nn] (2019), Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus #2 (2020)

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