Men of Mystery Comics #75
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Wasp and the Sting of Death," Bill Flynn uncovers the long-lost S.S. Porpoise, a German-sunk vessel carrying $85 million in gold, setting off a high-stakes race against Iron Jaw. With Crimebuster enlisted to claim the treasure, the hunt dives into danger beneath the waves—written by Charles Biro and illustrated by Hi Mankin, with a cover by Mike Machlan.
In "Tom Thumb and The Doll Man," the tiny but tenacious Tom Thumb sets his sights on Martha, turning the spotlight on a new kind of rivalry for Doll Man—where size isn’t just a difference, it’s a battleground. The story unfolds with a spark of unexpected tension, as the circus-born Tom Thumb makes his move, challenging Doll Man in ways that go beyond strength.
When Bill Flynn uncovers the wreck of the sunken S.S. Porpoise—carrying $85 million in gold— he enlists Crimebuster to beat Iron Jaw to the prize, setting off a high-stakes race beneath the waves.
In "Adventure in the States," Radar takes a hard look at the aftermath of a high-profile assassination, following the trail from a known felon to the shadowy figure pulling the strings behind a major drug operation. With the city’s underbelly exposed, Radar must navigate a web of deceit where loyalty is a currency and the next move could be his last.
In "The City Beneath the Surface," Rocky X grapples with the aftermath of a fierce battle beneath the surface of Kallaxyn, where he’s helped the planet’s hidden people fend off the invading Vulgaxx. Now, with the dust settling, he’s convinced he’s found a way to restore Kallaxyn’s orbit—but the true cost of that solution remains uncertain.
After the war ends, Spy Smasher hangs up his cape—only to find that crime hasn’t taken a break. When thugs steal the blueprints for his Gyro-Sub, meant for donation to the Smithsonian, Alan Armstrong must step back into action, proving that even in peacetime, justice still needs a champion.
In "Life of the Shark," Captain Midnight is pulled into a real-life mystery when he’s commissioned to helm a film about the infamous Ivan Shark—only to uncover that the criminal legend is very much alive. With his trusty mechanical bloodhound at his side, Captain Midnight must follow a trail that blurs the line between myth and reality.
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↩ Reprints Captain Aero Comics #4 (10) (1943), Whiz Comics #76 (1946), Black Cat Comics #2 (1946), Captain Midnight #50 (1947), Feature Comics #114 (1947), Master Comics #83 (1947), Boy Comics [Boy Illustories] #78 (1952), Boy Comics [Boy Illustories] #94 (1953)
Reprinted in Golden-Age Greats Spotlight #20 (2020)
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