Cover: Alex Schomburg

Marvel Mystery Comics #46

Aug 1943 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The Glass Tube of Death," Torch and Toro are trapped in a sealed glass capsule by the villain Moonface, who sets a bomb to detonate beneath the Capitol. With only a tiny leak to work with, Torch uses his flame to superheat the glass, breaking free just as Moonface meets his end by grabbing live wires. Art by Harry Sahle brings the tense, claustrophobic scene to life, while Alex Schomburg’s cover captures the high-stakes danger of the moment. A 10-cent comic from 1943, this issue stands as a classic example of early superhero action.

Contains 6 stories

The Glass Tube of Death

12 pp · Superhero

Moonface (villain, introduction, death)

In "The Glass Tube of Death," Torch and Toro are trapped in a sealed glass capsule by the villain Moonface, who plans to detonate bombs beneath the Capitol. With quick thinking, Torch discovers a tiny leak and uses his flame to superheat the glass, breaking free just as Moonface’s scheme unravels.

Dead Men Don't Talk

12 pp · Superhero

Prof. Jurg (villain, introduction)

Case of the War Plant Fires

7 pp · Detective-Mystery

Deadline Dawson (guest-star)Thomas Miller (villain, introduction)Von Boering (villain, introduction)

Incident In Poland

7 pp · Superhero

Felix Pavlek (villain, introduction, death)Baron Pavlek (Felix's brother, introduction)Baroness Pavlek (introduction)

Barnyard Valley

7 pp · Children, Fantasy

Pete Porker (introduction)Queen of Barnyard Valley (introduction)King of Barnyard Valley (introduction)The Jeeper (living tractor, villain, introduction)

Blackout Kidnapping

8 pp · Superhero

Fiske (villain, introduction, death)Greeves (villain, introduction, death)Carteret (villain, introduction, death)Lord Carteret (introduction)Penny Carteret (his daughter, introduction)