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Men of Mystery Comics#102
Cover: Alex Schomburg

Men of Mystery Comics #102

Dec 2016 · AC · 29.95 USD
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In "Up Pops the Devil!", Blazer is thrown into chaos when Dr. Skull's disappearance defies all logic—his body never found—leading him to contact Dr. Morgan via Visophone. The call is cut short by a scream, sending Blazer racing to Washington, where he finds the Capitol under attack by mysterious invaders. With the fate of Morgan and his niece hanging in the balance, Blazer must confront both the airborne threat and the lingering shadow of Skull, whose Heat Control formula may hold the key to victory. Art by Al Avison, with a cover by Alex Schomburg.

Contains 16 stories
Untitled Superhero story
12 pp · Superhero
Red Blazer [Jack Dawson]Dr. MorganAndrea (Dr. Morgan's niece, introduction)Dr. Skull (villain)Skull's slaves (villains)

In "null," Blazer is pulled into a mystery when Dr. Skull’s body vanishes after being presumed dead. With the help of Dr. Morgan’s niece, whom he’s reluctantly drawn into the fight, Blazer races to Washington to stop an invasion bombing the Capitol—only to find himself caught between saving the doctor and niece and confronting Skull’s final, dangerous plan.

Untitled Superhero story
11 pp · Superhero
The Black Terror [Bob Benton]Tim ([Tim Roland]Dr. Demon (villain, introduction, death)The Nazis [Wernerothers unnamed] (villains, all die)

In "null," Bob and Tim, agents of the Office of Economic Warfare, find themselves in North Africa investigating a mysterious chemical threat—only to be thrown into chaos when a massive red mass crashes from the sky, obliterating a battleship. As the duo races to uncover the source behind a series of devastating attacks across the U.S., they must outwit Nazi operatives and track a hidden enemy whose weapon turns the sky itself into a weapon.

Up Pops the Devil!
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
unnamed policeman (death)Mulligan (policeman)Mister Lucifer (villain)Lucifer's evil minions (villains)two thugs [Clipperother unnamed] (villains)

In "Up Pops the Devil!" from Men of Mystery Comics #102, two desperate crooks fleeing after a violent robbery take refuge in a cemetery—only to accidentally unleash Mr. Lucifer, who emerges from the earth with a host of dark minions. As the fiendish forces begin their reign of chaos, a twist of fate traps them all in a sealed tomb of cement, leaving their next move shrouded in dread.

The Man without a Face!
10 pp · Superhero
Moon Girl [Claire Lune]The Starlet [Selena]Shrimpo Harrist (villain, introduction, death)Harrist's gang [Rocky (death)Chickrest unnamed (several die)] (villains, introduction for all)Bloody Mike (villain, introduction, death)

In "The Man without a Face!", Shrimpo—mocked for his size and intellect—turns vengeful, seizing control of Bloody Mike’s gang to launch a citywide reign of crime. When Claire, as Moon Girl, intervenes during a jewelry heist, she finds herself facing a foe whose mind is as sharp as his ambitions are twisted.

The Banana King
6 pp · Superhero
Commando Yank [Chase Yale]Captain Luego (Policeman)Powder Mike King (villain, dope smuggler)King's gang (villains)

In "The Banana King," Chase, on a goodwill tour through Latin America, finds himself ambushed after picking up a seemingly innocent banana—only to be thrown into the ocean. When he awakens as Commando Yank, he uncovers a shocking truth: each banana hides a metal tube of contraband, and the smuggling operation leads straight to the notorious Powder Mike King.

The Aerial Vikings
11 pp · Aviation
The Phantom Eagle [Mickey Malone]Jerry SloaneSvenBlack Viking (villain, introduction)
Monsters of the Cave
8 pp · Adventure
The Golden Knight [Sir Richard of Warwick]Roland Warwick (Golden Knight's brother, introduction)Bart Warwick (Golden Knight's retainer, introduction)Martha Warwick (Golden Knight's mother, leader of the Tree-Folk, introduction)Alice (Golden Knight's girl)Kula (villain, a Tree-Man, introduction, death)

In "Monsters of the Cave," Richard ventures into his father’s cursed gold mine after rescuing Bart and Roland, only to face a swarm of strange creatures led by the tree-man Kula, who abducts Alice. As Richard pursues the attacker and defeats him, he uncovers a shocking truth: the leader of the tree folk is none other than his own mother.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Miss Masque [Diana Adams]Edmond True (wealthy estate owner, death)Captain Snipe (villain)

In "null," wealthy Edmond Snipe trades his boredom for adventure when he partners with a man claiming to possess a genuine pirate treasure map. With Diana and Captain Snipe in tow, the search leads them to the long-lost hoard—only for Diana to later find Edmond dead and his share of the treasure vanished.

Win, Place and Death
6.67 pp · Superhero
Mr. Scarlet [Brian Butler]Pinky [Pinky Butler]George Dixon (jockey, death)Mr. Rice (head of the Racing Association)Osbourne (villain, Rice's secretary)gang of killers (villains)

In "Win, Place and Death," Brian devises a risky plan to catch a killer by training Pinky, a horse with a mysterious past, to ride in a high-stakes race—turning the track into a trap where the truth might finally gallop to light.

Untitled Superhero story
6 pp · Superhero
Famous Flint [Jack Bradley]John AndersonJune Anderson (John's daughter)Stanley (death)Livingston (death)Chong Wong (villain)Chong's coolies (villains)

In "null," John Anderson, haunted by the sudden disappearance of his partner Pendleton, flees with Jack and June from Conajee Island after a violent ambush by a local horde. Seeking refuge on Tanna Island, they find only burning ruins and the corpses of Stanley and Livingston—before being captured by the enigmatic Chong Wong and his men.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Green Giant [Mr. Brentwood] (brokerage firm owner on Wall Street, introduction)John Preston (Brentwood's partner)Samuel "Smiley" Gleason (villain)Gleason's mob ["Killer"LeftyJoe] (villains)

In "null," Preston takes on the guise of the Green Giant to uncover a counterfeit stock ring, tracking down the culprits through a web of deception. As he closes in on the mastermind behind the operation, the line between vigilante and justice blurs in a tense, no-frills showdown.

The Destruction of Tarsis
8 pp · Adventure
Rex DexterCyndeunnamed ruler of Tarsis (introduction)Rof (villain, introduction)Zard (villain, introduction)

In "The Destruction of Tarsis," Rex and Cynde answer a desperate plea to save Tarsis before it's lost to catastrophe, but their mission splits them apart—Cynde takes command of a separate vessel only to be captured by the villains Rof and Zard, leaving Rex to face the planet's doom alone.

Monstrous ..Mutants..
8 pp · Science Fiction
Red Rocket [Rod Page]ChuckHurr (Martian friend of the Red Rocket, death)

In "Monstrous ..Mutants..," Rod races to uncover a global conspiracy after learning that babies are being swapped in hospitals worldwide—linking the mystery to his friend Chuck, whose memories have vanished, and Chuck’s recent, secretive journey to Mars. As Rod digs deeper, he uncovers a radical new order among the planet’s mutant populations, who believe they’ve evolved beyond humanity and are determined to transform all life into their image.

Apollyon's Book
7 pp · Superhero
IbisTaiaProfessor Hertz (death)Brane (villain, death)Apollyon the Destroyer (villain, death)

In "Apollyon's Book," Jo, a brilliant student, uncovers a forbidden tome in the tomb of a long-dead pharaoh, unleashing ancient rites that awaken the infernal presence of Apollyon. Now, Ibis must race against time to contain both the student’s reckless ambition and the monstrous force he’s summoned.

The Greatest Siege Gun Ever Built!
10 pp · Superhero
Shock Gibson [Robert Charles Gibson]Ed (soldier, introduction)Prof. Schnitzeljammer (villain, introduction)Adolf Hitler (villain)the Nazis (villains)

In "The Greatest Siege Gun Ever Built!", Gibson finds himself facing a terrifying new threat: the Hitler Gun, a monstrous weapon capable of striking targets from unimaginable distances. As the Nazis unveil this unprecedented siege weapon, Gibson must think fast to stop it before it turns the tide of war.

Case of the Missing Mayor
7 pp · Superhero
The Claw (villain)The Ghost [Brad Hendricks]unnamed MayorAdolf Hitler (villain, cameo)Yong (villain)

When the Claw vanishes after a brutal clash with the Ghost, the villain is left stunned—until he learns the Mayor has been taken, and the city faces destruction unless its leaders surrender. Now, with the Claw gone, the Ghost must confront a new kind of threat, one that forces him to question his own motives in a city teetering on the edge.

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Full credits

artist, inker Al Avison
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

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