Marvel Mystery Comics #88

Name: Marvel Mystery Comics #88
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Oct 1948 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The Lethal Lollipops," a desperate surgeon’s criminal scheme takes a shocking turn when a child accidentally ingests a diamond hidden in a candy—leading to a tense medical crisis that forces him to confront his own moral compass. Ken Bald’s art and George Klein’s inks bring this 1948 tale to life, capturing the quiet drama of a man teetering between guilt and redemption. The cover by Don Rico and Vince Alascia adds a touch of vintage flair to this standout story from Marvel Mystery Comics #88.

Contains 5 stories

The Lethal Lollipops

12 pp · Superhero

Sun Girl (guest-star)

In "The Lethal Lollipops," a desperate surgeon turns to smuggling diamonds hidden in lollipops—only to find his scheme unravel when a little girl accidentally eats one and requires emergency surgery. With Torch pressing him to act, the man confronts his crumbling faith in medicine, leading to a moment of redemption that changes everything.

Black Oil of Doom

10 pp · Superhero

Namora (guest-star)Bryan Porter (villain, introduction)

Doomed--One Town

7 pp · Superhero

B. Grimes (introduction)Sherry Grimes (introduction)Jenkins (introduction)

The Wound No Man Could See

7 pp · Superhero

Golden Girl (guest-star)Col. Ross (Golden Girl's father?, introduction)Chuck M. Berry (introduction)Jerry Malcolm (introduction)Penny Collyer (introduction)

The Clown Who Couldn't Laugh

8 pp · Superhero

Jeepo (introduction)Jerry (introduction)Chuck (villain, introduction)another crook (villain, introduction)