Men of Mystery Comics #100
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Case of the Swindling Eye!", novelist Lucille Martin takes a perilous journey home from China, entrusted with a jade idol and a mysterious Bluebird ring by a dying maid. When her home is ransacked and the idol vanishes, a chance accident with the ring unleashes a hidden power that sets her on a path to reclaim what was stolen. Frank Frollo handles both art and inks for the story, while Stephanie Heike provides the cover.
In "The Case of the Swindling Eye!", the Phantom Lady takes on a seemingly simple case that quickly unravels into a clever scam: a man claims his glass eye was lost in a business, offering a reward for its return. With her sharp instincts and keen eye for deception, she must uncover the truth behind the missing eye before the con artist disappears with the reward.
In the frozen far north, Amazona—last of a vanished race—meets Blake, the sole survivor of a lost expedition. Drawn by curiosity and a shared sense of displacement, the two set out across the Arctic ice, she seeking the unknown world beyond her homeland, he longing to return to the America she’s never known.
In the shadow of a staged murder on a theater stage, Perry Knight—accused of being the infamous Black Death—faces arrest by Inspector Cavenaugh, while his leading lady, Linda Lytell, vanishes without a trace. The Woman in Red steps into the mystery, assuming the guise of the killer to uncover the truth behind the crime.
In "The Plot to Capture Hawaii," Madam Strange finds herself in the midst of a dangerous conspiracy on a tropical island, where a sudden attack leads her to uncover a plot orchestrated by Bonza, the shadowy kingpin of Axis agents. With the fate of the island’s government—and a fortune for the mysterious Bohlog at stake—Madam Strange must unravel the scheme before it’s too late.
In "null," a young girl with a Martian father and human mother gains extraordinary abilities after an accident with a cathode tube, but her deep bond with her blood relatives remains her one vulnerability. Written by an unnamed author and illustrated by an unnamed artist, this seven-page story explores the fragile balance between alien power and human emotion.
In "null," Fantomah faces a dire threat as Ghazia schemes to claim her throne, forcing her to summon the vulture goddess in a desperate bid to save herself and Horus from being burned at the stake.
In "null," Miss Victory answers General Conover’s call as a nationwide crime wave overwhelms the country, only to uncover a far more calculated scheme: a daring heist at the Federal Reserve Bank, masked by the chaos. The story pits her against a cunning criminal operation that’s one step ahead, testing her resolve and intelligence in a high-stakes game of deception.
In "null," Spider Queen takes on a ruthless gang of racketeers preying on small shopkeepers, using fear, torture, and kidnapping to force them into surrendering their businesses. The story unfolds as she moves through the city’s underbelly, confronting a threat that’s as much about power as it is about survival.
In "null," novelist Lucille Martin returns from China with a mysterious jade idol entrusted to her by a dying maid, only to find her home ransacked and the idol gone. When she accidentally activates a hidden "Bluebird" ring, she gains unexpected powers that set her on a path to reclaim what was stolen.
In "null," Commander Connie is trapped in Ko Lin’s torture chamber, but her rescue by Jack and Dr. Chrono sets off a high-stakes chase through space. With Chrono’s time machine at the ready, the trio barely escape a fleet of pursuing ships—only to vanish into the past.
In "null," Camilla returns to the jungle to aid her old friend Trader Davis, who’s been ambushed by a water buffalo and left vulnerable. When she discovers a native tribe—led by a white man—has raided Davis’s post, stealing weapons to target a nearby village’s ivory and men, Camilla sets out to rescue the captives and reclaim what’s been taken.
In "null," Pat, a nurse in a London war hospital, is haunted by the final words of a dying patient—words that lead her on a dangerous journey to a secret cove, where she spots a German submarine. Tracking the enemy to London’s water supply, she uncovers a deadly plot to spread cholera and moves to stop it, facing the threat alone before setting out after the sub into the unknown.
In "null," Shiltz and Iltz track Ivan to his hidden base, where they learn of a daring plan to sabotage the aeronautics plant where Iva's twin brother works. As Ivan prepares to infiltrate the facility by taking Paul’s place, Scarlet follows them in secret—only to vanish into a hidden well, her fate uncertain.
In "The Case of the Photo Crimes," the mystery deepens when a Naval officer's sudden death halts filming on Linda Turner's latest project, leaving behind a briefcase full of incriminating photos and secret gun emplacements. With the evidence stolen and the stakes rising, Rick and Linda must rely on the Black Cat to unravel a dangerous conspiracy tied to the missing documents.
In "null," Mary takes a quiet drive after class when a sudden downpour interrupts her peace. As she raises her convertible top, an inebriated old man staggers into view, whispering about a nearby home run by the Loathers—and six unexplained deaths tied to suspicious accidents. Convinced something’s wrong, Mary dons her Lady Fairplay guise, diving into a mystery where danger hides behind insurance claims and forgotten tragedies.
In "null," Wildfire races to protect young movie star Micky Keene and Carol Martin from a kidnapping plot in Snow Valley, where danger strikes close to home. With quick thinking and courage, the hero thwarts the criminals' scheme before it can unfold.
In "null," Sir Henry warns his fellow scientists that Nagana holds the key to reviving the ancient evil Athor—though she cautions they may not like what comes of it. When Athor rises, his display of the sacred ruby ignites deadly desire in one of the scientists, who pays with his life. As Kalkor battles Athor and the ruby falls, Nagana seizes it and vanishes, setting in motion a threat too terrible to name—unless the gem is returned to Athor.
In "null," Lady Satan faces a chilling threat when three children, twisted by a werewolf’s curse, attack her in the wilds. Using her Xanda Powder to defend herself, she calls upon the Shadow People to track down the madman behind the transformation, setting her on a dark path through the unknown.
In "Hollywood Sabotage," Miss Patriot finds herself drawn into the glamorous world of film set on the eve of a wartime premiere, where the star of the new war movie *Fight to Die* seems to be falling for her—though his charm may be just another layer in a deeper deception. As the cameras roll, Pat must navigate the glittering facade of Hollywood to uncover the truth behind the star’s hidden agenda.
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