Marvel Mystery Comics #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Orton Medical Mission," Namor returns to America after thwarting a submarine threat in the Atlantic, only to be detained upon arrival. With the city's subway system overrun by criminals, it's up to him—and the help of Betty Dean—to restore order, even if the authorities don't trust his methods. Written and illustrated by Bill Everett, with a striking cover by Alex Schomburg, this 1940 issue captures Namor at a pivotal moment, balancing his alien heritage with his growing role as a protector in a world that fears what it doesn't understand.
When a blizzard traps Orton in a medical crisis, the Torch takes flight with a plane full of vital supplies—only to crash-land in the storm’s fury. With the cargo stolen by two escaped convicts, he must navigate the frozen town and find a way to deliver help before the situation worsens.
In "On the Side of the Surface Men," Namor returns to America after quelling a submarine threat in the Atlantic, only to be detained upon arrival. With the city's subway system overrun by criminals, Betty Dean steps in to convince authorities to let him help—though his past actions still cast a shadow.
In "The Tyrant of Torpis," Professor Zog sends Operatives #1 and #4, along with the electrifying Electro, on a mission to the Republic of Molivia, where the ruthless Kalph Belgri has launched a brutal invasion. With the fate of the nation hanging in the balance, the team must confront the growing threat before it's too late.
In "Fifth Episode [Return of the Oman]," De Kraft hunts down David Rand—known as Ka-Zar—after learning he still lives, setting in motion a grim pursuit that traps the Jungle God in a deadly game of survival. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1940 tale delivers tense, raw adventure deep in the untamed wilds.
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Reprinted in Gibi #210 (1940), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #2 (2006), Marvel Mystery Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1 (2009), Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus #1 (2009), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #2 (2013), 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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