Marvel Mystery Comics #79
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Mother Goose Robberies," a masked criminal inspired by nursery rhymes outwits the authorities with clever riddles and theatrical flair, leaving a trail of rhyming clues. When the Torch and Toro arrive to stop one of the heists, they're captured and trapped in a deadly trap of electric beams—only to be freed by the very cats Mother Goose once summoned. The story, illustrated with sharp, expressive art by Allen Bellman, features a playful yet tense cat-and-mouse game between the hero and a villain with a whimsical, dangerous edge. The cover, by Charles Nicholas, captures the eerie charm of the Mother Goose motif with bold, stylized lines.
In "The Mother Goose Robberies," a masked criminal inspired by nursery rhymes leaves behind playful clues before each heist, turning the city into a game of wits. When the Torch and Toro arrive to stop one of the crimes, they're trapped in a deadly trap rigged with electric beams and explosives—only to be saved by a clever twist involving Mother Goose’s feline accomplices.
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