Men of Mystery Champions Collection #[nn]
In "The Temple of the One-Eyed Yellow Idol," Torchy finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight when a singer's vocal cords freeze from too much ice cream, leaving her to step in at a crucial concert—despite having no singing experience. Written, drawn, and inked by Bill Ward, this story blends quirky humor with classic mystery, spotlighting Torchy’s resourcefulness in a role far outside her usual beat. The cover, by Mike Machlan and Mark Heike, captures the moment with a touch of whimsy and intrigue.
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Torchy assists a female singer, being trained by Bolerini, with ice cream for her sore throat. Unfortunately, the lady eats so much ice cream, it freezes her vocal cords and she cannot sing at the evening's concert. Bolerini selects Torchy as her replacement, even though she cannot sing a note.
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