Marvel Mystery Comics #7
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Human Torch -- Policeman," the flame-wielding hero takes on a new role as a lawman in a high-stakes chase, all while the mysterious Ka-Zar watches from the jungle. Written, drawn, and inked by Ben Thompson, this 1940 adventure blends pulp intrigue with early superhero action, set against the lush backdrop of the Belgian Congo. The cover by Alex Schomburg captures the drama in bold, dynamic lines.
In "Marked for Murder," the Angel and Jo are nearly sent plummeting off a cliff—only to uncover a shocking twist: Betty's aunt is plotting to kill her and her father for their fortune. The danger escalates as the truth behind the attack comes to light, testing loyalty and trust in a story of hidden motives and desperate escapes.
In "Rampage in New York," Namor, betrayed and enraged by the Americans, turns his fury on the city he once called home—using it as a launchpad to unleash chaos across the continent. Written by a creator from the early days of Marvel, this 1940 tale captures the rising tide of a hero turned rogue, with art that brings the storm of his wrath to life.
When a devastating flood from the Ohio River threatens lives and homes, Professor Zog dispatches two of his Operatives to summon Electro, hoping his powers can help quell the rising waters. As the city braces for disaster, the Operatives race against time to reach the hero before the flood overwhelms everything in its path.
In "The Deadly Scheme of 'Red' Skelton," Ka-Zar encounters Professor Rice, a botanist journeying to the Belgian Congo in search of rare plants—only to find his pilot, a man with dangerous intentions, plotting to blackmail him and marry his daughter. The jungle becomes a stage for deception and danger as Ka-Zar uncovers a scheme that threatens both the Professor and the fragile peace of the wild.
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Reprinted in The Great Comic Book Heroes #[nn] (1965), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #2 (2006), Marvel Milestones: Black Panther, Storm & Ka-Zar #[nn] (2006), Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus #1 (2009), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #2 (2013), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics #2 (60) (2013), Decades: Marvel in the '40s - The Human Torch vs. the Sub-Mariner #[nn] (2019), 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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