Men of Mystery Comics #17

In "Curtain Call for Death," actor Wendell Spencer’s sudden death sends shockwaves through the spotlight, prompting Don Daring to step into the mystery with his sharp instincts. As the investigation unfolds, a stuntman unexpectedly joins forces with Daring, turning the spotlight on a killer hiding in plain sight.

In "null," cartoonist Austin Powell, masked as the vigilante The Owl, tracks down the thief Nightshade not just to stop a crime, but to reclaim the final panel of a comic strip he’s been drawing for a news syndicate—each page a piece of his personal mission. The story unfolds in three tight, expressive pages that blend the surreal with the street-level, as Powell’s dual life as artist and hero blurs in a chase that feels both urgent and oddly personal.

In "null," Cat-Man and Kitten face off against the sinister Dr. Macabre, who’s weaponizing a dangerous serum created by Professor Spellman. The drug grants total obedience to the first person who gives a command, turning its victims into mindless agents of whoever holds the power.