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Cover: Alex Schomburg

Marvel Mystery Comics #61

Jan 1945 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Secret of the Masked Horror!", the Torch and Toro dive into a baffling mystery where a murdered employer’s life insurance policy points to the chauffeur and housekeeper as suspects—until the duo uncover a twist that turns the entire case on its head. With art by Jimmy Thompson, this 1945 mystery blends classic pulp intrigue with the early superhero flair of Marvel’s Golden Age, all framed by a striking cover by Alex Schomburg.

Contains 5 stories
The Secret of the Masked Horror!
12 pp · Superhero
Jeffries (villain, introduction, death)Jordan (villain, introduction, death)

In "The Secret of the Masked Horror!" from Marvel Mystery Comics #61, the Torch and Toro take on a baffling case where a chauffeur and housekeeper are accused of murdering their employer, Mr. Jordan, for his life insurance. As the heroes dig deeper, they uncover a shocking twist: the man believed dead was actually a homeless man impersonating Jordan, and the real Mr. Jordan has been hiding in plain sight—disguised as the housekeeper all along.

Paradise of Horror
12 pp · Superhero
The Master Megalo (villain, introduction, death)the Megalos (composite man-beast creatures, villains, introductions, deaths)
Eyes of Doom
7 pp · Superhero
Dr. Von Helstog (villain, introduction, death)
The Mystery of the Bogus Bonds!
7 pp · Superhero
Hans (villain, introduction)other Nazis (villains, introductions)
Secret of the Blind Idol
8 pp · Superhero
Zerhu (villain, introduction, death)

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $437
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $11,567*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $5,125
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $3,606
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $2,264
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CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $1,829
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $1,595
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $1,558
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $1,190
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $1,155
CGC 4.5 · 4 in census $932*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $759
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $721*
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $602
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $517*
CGC 2.0 · 3 in census $458
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $338*
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Cast · 7 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Jimmy Thompson
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

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