Men of Mystery Comics #85

In "The Jack-in-the-Box Murders," Phantom Lady takes on a dangerous disguise as the new villain Jack-in-the-Box, infiltrating a web of political intrigue and murder to expose the real killer behind the assassinations of congressmen—while her brother’s rise to the presidency appears to be part of a sinister design. The story unfolds with sharp tension as she plays both sides, testing loyalties and uncovering secrets in a game where every move could be her last.

In "null," Ginger stumbles upon a mysterious airplane priced at just two cents, a bargain that feels too good to be true. When news breaks of a missing millionaire offering a $10,000 reward for their safe return, Ginger finds herself racing against a cast of determined crooks, all chasing the same fortune.

In "null," Glory and Sam spot a boat approaching, seemingly carrying criminals who’ve stolen the Jaffa Jewels—unaware that the criminals have other plans. As the boat closes in, the pair realize too late that their own vessel is the real target, and they’re about to be taken.

In "null," Lady Satan rises from the ashes of war, her vengeance forged in the fire of loss when Nazi bombers destroy the ship carrying her and her fiancé. Tasked with delivering the plans for a Nazi sub-detector to English military Major X-9, she moves through shadows with a purpose as cold as the sea.

In "Flee the Cobra Fury!", Tiger Girl intercepts Quinn, a man sent by the Commissioner to map the Valley of the Purple Rocks, just as the Cobra's deadly plans begin to unfold. With danger lurking in the jungle shadows, she must protect Quinn and the film he carries—before the Cobra claims it for himself.

In "null," retired movie star Jason Kirby finds himself targeted by Olan Zenba, an old friend whose loyalty has curdled into a dangerous obsession. When Zenba demands Kirby use his novel as the foundation for a new film—something Kirby refuses—what began as a creative dispute spirals into a chilling pursuit.

In "null," Camilla ventures into the forbidden Valley of the Blue Juju, guided by desperate local natives who plead for her help. She must confront both the ruthless white men despoiling ancient idols and the deadly beast that stalks the jungle's heart—before the valley's secrets consume them all.

In "null," Futura and Blargo find themselves captured by the enigmatic Heads on the alien world of Oceania, only to be cast into a vast, shifting sea of sand that twists flesh and mind alike. As the desert begins to reshape them, their survival hinges on what remains of their humanity—and what the sand might be hiding.

In "The Claw," Jo races against time to stop the masked criminal known as the Claw from crashing an airplane filled with incendiary bombs into the city, using the chaos to cover his escape after robbing a museum. With the city's skyline in peril and the clock ticking, Jo must outthink a foe who’s as clever as he is reckless.

In "Noric — the Maniac of the Opera," a disgraced conductor channels the myth of a legendary avenger to terrorize an opera house and advance a dangerous political agenda, plunging a nation into fear. With the President of Comania dead and the city on edge, the line between performance and persecution blurs.

In "The Ice Beast," Rulah races through the jungle to stop Monstro, who’s unleashed a weather machine to flood the region with unnatural snow. With the villagers in danger and the land frozen in a deadly storm, she must outwit a villain who’s turned nature against them—before the thaw brings ruin.

In "Masquerade of Treason," the son of Fort Maxon’s Commanding General is drawn into a dangerous web when USA uncovers his secret aid to a criminal syndicate supplying weapons. As loyalty and deception collide, the truth behind his actions begins to unravel in a story that keeps its cards close.

In "The Scarlet Guilt," Tangi finds herself on the brink of execution when her entire village turns against her, accusing her of slaughtering the jungle’s beasts. With no proof but her word and the growing dread of a poisoned well, she must uncover the truth before the village’s wrath claims her life.

In "The White Death," the Veiled Avenger investigates a series of mysterious deaths and illnesses striking only the wealthy, beginning with a young woman rumored to have died of anemia. Posing as a vulnerable target under a new identity, she draws out the perpetrators behind a sinister plot targeting the elite—though the true motive behind their deadly scheme remains shrouded in secrecy.

In "Dance For Democracy," Pat is drawn into the spotlight when asked to headline the opening floor show at the glamorous new Diamond Room, a high-stakes performance where the proceeds will fund government defense efforts. The story follows Pat as they navigate the dazzling world of stage and spectacle, balancing personal ambition with a cause bigger than themselves.

In "null," Mary finds herself caught between duty and desire as a high-stakes mission to capture the elusive Agent X threatens to cost her the one man she loves. With secrets in the air and loyalties tested, the weight of war pushes her toward a choice she never expected.

In "null," teenage Sandra witnesses her father’s assassination in Congress by a Japanese agent, thrusting her into a dangerous mission to uncover a plot targeting the J. M. Steel Plant. With her father’s final words echoing, she must navigate a web of espionage and hidden motives to stop the impending attack.

In "The Unholy Three," Black Phantom finds himself outnumbered and outgunned as he faces down three ruthless outlaws who ride into town with murder in their eyes and gold on their minds. With the town's safety hanging in the balance, he must rely on grit, skill, and a quiet resolve to stand against the tide of violence.

In "null," Fantomah, recently escaped from slavers in India, finds unexpected aid in Kalat, a local man whose village is under siege by fanatical cobra cultists. Trapped and forced into a pit of venomous snakes, Fantomah invokes Damballah, the serpent god, and the deadly creatures are miraculously transformed into ropes. As the monkey cultists close in, the tide of the conflict shifts—though the outcome remains uncertain.