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Men of Mystery Comics#111
Cover: Charles Biro

Men of Mystery Comics #111

Apr 2019 · AC · 29.95 USD
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"Realm of the Ghosts!" kicks off in Men of Mystery Comics #111 (2019) with a chilling mystery: a strange, flying metal object destroys the U.S. Cruiser "Brooklyn" and the S.S. Aurentic, then vanishes after disabling every plane sent to stop it. With Washington D.C. now in peril, the President’s Cabinet turns to the ailing Dr. Gilday, who, in a desperate final experiment, activates his Atomic Supervitalizer—only to be transformed into something far greater. The story, illustrated with bold, dynamic lines by Dick Fletcher, unfolds with a sense of urgent dread, as a lone scientist confronts an unknown threat from beyond. The cover, a striking piece by Charles Biro, captures the moment of the craft’s arrival, its silhouette looming over the nation’s capital.

Contains 13 stories
Realm of the Ghosts!
12 pp · Superhero
The Hooded Wasp [Bob]The Wasplet [Jim Martin]Pierre (towns person)The Mask [Winston] (villain, introduction, death)Dundril the Dwarf (villain)

In "Realm of the Ghosts!" from Men of Mystery Comics #111, the festive lights of Marshall flicker as a single beam pierces the night from the long-abandoned Old Ghost Mansion—its sudden glow a silent warning to those who remember the tales.

Untitled Superhero story
11 pp · Superhero
Bruce Carter I (the III's ancestor)JoanJim Hibbon (salvage company owner/operator, introduction)Davis (salvage diver, introduction)Henry Galwood (villain, introduction)Madden (villain, introduction)Schwert (villain, introduction)

In "null," a salvage operator haunted by bad luck takes on a high-stakes dive to recover a sunken vessel rumored to hold blueprints for a revolutionary radar device—only to find that the deeper he goes, the more the silence of the ocean seems to whisper something he wasn’t meant to hear.

The Clown Comes Back
15 pp · Superhero
Magno the Magnetic ManDaveyJohnnyGoliath the Killer Ape (death)The Clown (villain)

In "The Clown Comes Back," Magno and Davey, believing their nemesis is finally gone, find themselves drawn to the local circus—only to discover that the Clown, far from dead, has been secretly working beneath a cemetery, plotting a twisted new scheme. With a killer ape afflicted by a rare jungle disease at the heart of his plan, the Clown sets his sights on the circus, where he’ll use the beast to fuel a deadly serum meant to reshape the nation.

Untitled Superhero story
9 pp · Superhero
The SkymanThe Red Signet (spy)
The Midnight Killer
10 pp
The Red Demon [Straight] [aka Frank Full] (a judge, origin told)Habriel Geatter (radio announcer)Joe MonsiMonsi's wifeStefano Brothers (villains, mention only)Bull Brewster (villain, death)The Eel (villain)

In "The Midnight Killer," Judge Straight, haunted by the fate of Joe Monsi—a man wrongfully sentenced for a murder at a masquerade party—steps out of the courtroom and into the shadows. Posing as The Red Demon, he infiltrates the Brewster Gang, uncovering the truth behind the crime one masked secret at a time.

The Master of Treachery
7 pp · Adventure, Aviation, War
Blackhawks [BlackhawkAndreOlafChuckHendricksonStanChop Chop]Colonel DuprezSidi Savarr (villain, introduction)
Acapulco Attack
11 pp
JoyceCommander Alex Thompson (Joyce's uncle)Riesland (villain)Hans (villain)Juan (villain)other ex-Nazis (villains, introduction for all, some die)

In "Acapulco Attack," Joyce and Dick are drawn into a dangerous mission in Mexico when Joyce’s uncle takes them on a secret assignment—only to have Joyce kidnapped by a group of ex-Nazis who believe she holds the key to a hidden airbase near Acapulco. With the help of Pyroman, the team races to uncover the truth behind the island stronghold before the threat escalates.

Oily Boid
6 pp
SnifferSatinEgg-HeadLily (Sniffer's girl friend)Dr. Retson (plastic surgeon)Iron Jaw [aka Mr. Steele] (villain)

In "Oily Boid," Iron Jaw returns to the plastic surgeon who botched his last makeover, demanding a proper fix—only to find his new look wins him more than just a fresh start. With charm now in his features, he sets his sights on Sniffer, luring him with promises of oil wealth and a quick scam using fake money. But when the same face that dupes Sniffer also catches Lucy’s eye, Iron Jaw finds himself tangled in a web of deception he didn’t expect.

Greg Gilday and the Martians
6 pp · Science Fiction
Dr. Greg Gilday (introduction, origin, doctor)JoanPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt

In "Greg Gilday and the Martians," the sudden destruction of two ships and a wave of aerial attacks over Washington D.C. forces the government to turn to the ailing Dr. Gilday. With no time to spare, he races to complete his Atomic Supervitalizer—only to be transformed into a being of immense power, now tasked with confronting the mysterious alien craft that has vanished into the sky.

The Man Who Didn't Know His Own Strength
10 pp · Superhero
The Red Demon [Judge Straight]Judge Francis Fragelet (death)unnamed little girl"Blinky" Bruin (villain, death)Bruin's gang ["Needles" Sullivanother unnamed] (villains)

In "The Man Who Didn't Know His Own Strength," retired Judge Fragelet’s quiet life ends abruptly when the criminal he once sentenced, Bruin, returns to kill him. When The Red Demon, Judge Straight, uncovers a single peanut shell at the scene, he follows the trail into a tense pursuit that leads from the judge’s home to the courthouse and beyond. As the fugitive known as "Blinky" evades capture, an unexpected turn reveals a surprising moment of heroism—proof that even the most unlikely souls can rise to do good.

Daredevil vs. the Claw
9 pp · Superhero
Daredevil [Bart Hill]Tonia SaundersThe Claw (villain)Lucifer the Genii (villain, introduction)Genii's monsters (villains, many die)

In a fiery bid to overcome Daredevil, the Claw descends into the inferno seeking an alliance with Lucifer—only to be bound by a dangerous pact: if Daredevil triumphs once more, the Claw must vanish into Asia forever.

The Giant's Dagger
15 pp · Superhero
The Blue Beetle [Dan Garret]JoanMike (a Policeman)The Giant's Dagger [Tom Patten] (villain, introduction, death)

In "The Giant's Dagger," the Beetle faces a mysterious foe who wields a colossal blade concealed in a violin case, leading to a confrontation that unravels a dark secret from the past. As the truth emerges, the hero confronts the shocking identity of his opponent—Tom Patten—whose tragic past is tied to murder, betrayal, and a prison escape that left him scarred beyond recognition.

Untitled Spy story
9 pp · Spy, Superhero
Spy Smasher [Alan Armstrong]Judge VasquezVasquez's sisterAdmiral CorbyEve CorbyBaron Grimm (villain)

In "null," Spy Smasher arrives in Lisbon with a gut feeling that justice was twisted when Baron Grimm walked free on a technicality. As he tracks the fugitive through shadowed alleys and crumbling cityscapes, he uncovers a desperate hostage situation tied to the trial’s judge—only to face a perilous race against time and betrayal.

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Full credits

artist, inker Dick Fletcher
cover pencils, inks Charles Biro

Reprints

↩ Reprints Big Shot Comics #1 (1940), War Comics #2 (1940), Big 3 #7 (1941), Shadow Comics #9 [9] (1941), Silver Streak Comics #11 (1941), Super-Mystery Comics #2 (1941), Daredevil #5 (1941), Whiz Comics #27 (1942), Startling Comics #41 (1946), Black Cat Comics #5 (1947), Black Cat Comics #6 (1947), Boy Comics [Boy Illustories] #101 (1954), Blackhawk #105 (1956)

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