Marvel Mystery Comics #22
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Invasion of Alslavia," Marvel’s first superheroes, Torch and Toro, answer a desperate call from the small European nation of Alslavia as Nazi forces close in. Facing an armored invasion wall on tank treads, the duo battles their way through Nazi defenses only to uncover a hidden undersea fortress beneath a seemingly abandoned submarine. Written and drawn by Carl Burgos, this 1941 tale blends wartime urgency with early superhero adventure, all rendered with dynamic energy by the creative team behind the series. The cover, by Alex Schomburg, captures the dread of the submerged threat with striking precision.
In "The Invasion of Alslavia," Torch and Toro answer the call of a small European nation under siege, racing to stop a monstrous Nazi invasion wall before it crushes their resistance. With the wall destroyed, the heroes dive into the depths, uncovering a hidden undersea fortress meant to ambush Allied ships—where Torch must face the dread of war beneath the waves.
In this 1941 tale from *Marvel Mystery Comics* #22, Namor lands in a quiet midwestern town where he contemplates new ways to combat Nazi sabotage—leading him to design a clever, miniature field car with inventive modifications, blending military utility with his own unique flair.
In "The Nazis' Death Gas," Ka-Zar confronts a ruthless Nazi expedition using a deadly chemical spray to destroy the jungle, threatening to pave the way for their control over Central Africa—alongside their Italian allies. Written and illustrated with the raw energy of wartime adventure, this 1941 tale pits the lord of the jungle against a sinister threat that turns the wild heart of Africa into a battleground.
In "The Mystery of the Phantom Killer," Terry follows a trail of jewel thefts tied to a shadowy figure known only as the Phantom Robber—each crime unfolding in towns just as the circus rolls into town. With the circus's arrival adding a layer of distraction and disguise, Terry must untangle the clues before the next heist.
In "The Revenge of Sphinx Henchel," the Angel is drawn into a chilling mystery when a wild-eyed stranger crashes into an operating room, disrupting efforts to save a judge’s life—leaving behind a trail of confusion and a sinister hint of vengeance. Written and illustrated with the crisp, urgent energy of early 1940s superhero storytelling, this nine-page tale blends suspense and the uncanny in a case that defies logic.
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Reprinted in Marvel Mystery Comics #1 (1999), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #6 (2011), Marvel Firsts: WWII Super Heroes #[nn] (2013), Golden Age Captain America Omnibus #1 (2014), 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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