Men of Mystery Comics #73

Oct 2008 · AC · 9.95 USD

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"Death Rides a Swallow" delivers a gritty, high-stakes mission in Latin America, where Commando Yank is sent on a dangerous assignment for his TV network’s expansion plans. With the landscape thick with danger and the shadows hiding more than just smugglers, Chase finds himself in a tight spot when he crosses paths with opium purveyors. The story unfolds in stark, expressive art by Carl Pfeufer, whose pencils and inks bring the tension to life, while Mike Machlan’s cover captures the issue’s ominous tone with a striking, cinematic flair.

Contains 7 stories

Death Rides a Swallow

11 pp · Superhero

Commando Yank [Chase Yale]Pancho

In "Death Rides a Swallow," Commando Yank finds himself deep in Latin America on a high-stakes assignment for his TV network, where the promise of expansion collides with the harsh reality of opium traffickers. With no time to waste and no allies in sight, he’s forced to navigate a dangerous landscape where every shadow could hide a threat.

Major Midnight and the Flying Tomb

12 pp · Superhero

Major MidnightChuck RamsayTorado

The Loot of Christopher Murden

7 pp · Superhero

Mr. Scarlet [Brian Butler]PinkyChristopher MurdenThe Gintry Boys

In "The Loot of Christopher Murden," Butler is hired by the reclusive Christopher Murden to track down a fortune hidden since the Civil War, but when Mr. Scarlet investigates, he uncovers a claim that complicates the search—someone else may have a rightful stake in the treasure.

The Moon Menace

9 pp · Superhero

IbisTaiaProfessor Letter

When bored housewife Taia takes a job at the newspaper to interview a professor claiming he can travel to the Moon, her curiosity leads her on a journey beyond Earth—where only Prince Ibis stands between her and unseen danger.

Brenda Banks Killed

4 pp · Superhero

Lady LuckPeecoloPyroLizard

Girl With Doom In Her Hands!

10 pp · Spy

T-Man Pete TraskChiefCaptain LarsonCharley LooDr. HallonOlsenHul Soung (villain)Mei Lee (villain)Sam Yen Zee (villain)

Ye Shall Die By Fire

7 pp · Superhero

Doll Man [Darrel Dane]The Black Witch [Margaret Dagru] (first appearancevillaindeath)Jeremiah Dane

In "Ye Shall Die By Fire," Darrel faces the ancient curse tied to his bloodline when the Black Witch, bound by a centuries-old enchantment, rises to fulfill her fate. As the seventh in his line, he must confront her not just as a warrior, but as the reluctant heir to a legacy of fire and sacrifice.