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Men of Mystery Comics#95
Cover: Lou Fine

Men of Mystery Comics #95

Jan 2014 · AC · 29.95 USD
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In "Queen of Ants!", Chief Murphy and Nick dive into a mysterious cult hiding in plain sight within a stylish, diverse neighborhood—where patrons seek peace and escape. But when the Owl uncovers the cult’s true motive, it becomes clear the leader isn’t offering solace, but collecting secrets to wield power over the famous. Written, drawn, and inked by Frank Thomas, this issue features a striking cover by Lou Fine.

Contains 19 stories
Queen of Ants!
13 pp · Superhero
Martha RobertsDr. RobertsSam (grocer)The Queen of Ants (villain, introduction, death)The Queen's henchmen [LeftyMaxNick (chauffer)] (villains, all die)

In "Queen of Ants!" from Men of Mystery Comics #95, Dr. Roberts and Martha witness their friend Sam being attacked while confronting a swarm of ants outside his business—just as Darrel Dane, the Doll Man, arrives to intervene. The hero soon uncovers a sinister plot led by a mysterious villainess known as the Queen of Ants, who's using insects to execute her crimes.

Untitled Superhero story
9 pp · Superhero
The Flame [Gary Preston]Doctor Dobbs (introduction)Dr. Dobbs' daughter (introduction)Fritz (villain, introduction, death)Otto (villain, introduction, death)other un-named spies (villains, introduction for all, all die)
Face Value
1 pp · Humor
Mr. MoneybagsMoneybag's friend
Untitled Superhero story
5 pp · Superhero
The Spark Man [Omar Kavak]Jud Gray (Mrs. White's banker, death)Zing Loa (fastest man in the world)Mrs. White (villain)

In "null," the Spark Man faces off once more against the persistent Zing Loa, who’s returned to fulfill his promise: to steal the coveted Jade Li Lantern, valued at a quarter million dollars. With the stakes higher than ever, the hero must protect the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.

Untitled Superhero story
6 pp · Superhero
Dynamo [Jim Andrews] (electrical expert)Ingres (death)Stark (villain, detective)Stark's gang (villains, introduction for all)
Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
The Face [Tony Trent] (radio commentator)Jinny GildernestDr. Franck (villain, society doctor, sandstone collector)Franck's henchmen (villains)

In "null," the Face tracks down a stolen Sandstone Buddha, leading him to Dr. Franck for answers. As Tony delves deeper into the artifact’s mystery, a sudden revelation forces him to question everything he thought he knew.

Untitled story
5 pp
The Man Who Lost His Face--
8 pp · Adventure, Crime
Micro-Face [Tom Wood]Gary Clark (actor)un-named plastic surgeon (death)"Pretty Boy" Baldwin (villain)Pinky (villain, one of Baldwin's gang, death)"The Butcher" (villain, death)

In "The Man Who Lost His Face," "Pretty Boy" Baldwin—once untouchable by looks—finds his vanity shattered when rival gang leader "The Butcher" scars his face and demands he leave town. Now driven by pride and rage, Baldwin vows to destroy "The Butcher" in a deadly gang war, but only the mysterious Micro-Face stands a chance at stopping the bloodshed before it consumes them all.

Untitled Science Fiction story
9 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Phantasmo [Phil Anson]Whizzer McGeeInjun Pete (guide)

In "null," Anson’s quiet moment at the aquarium sparks a simple outing with Whizzer to the northern woods—until a sudden forest fire puts Pete’s village in peril. Phantasmo steps in to confront the blaze, but the flames begin to close in on Anson’s still form, leaving the outcome uncertain.

The Man Who Lost His Face!
7 pp · Adventure, War
The Red Cross [Captain Peter Hall]Lucy Feller (student, later nurse)Professor (Colonel) Yuki Mara (villain, professor of physics and chemistry, death)the Japanese (villains, all die)

In "The Man Who Lost His Face!", a wounded professor of Japanese descent, scarred by a violent accident, returns to his homeland with a burning desire for retribution against the country that shattered his life. Written by an unnamed author and illustrated by an unnamed artist, this gripping 7-page tale explores the aftermath of trauma and the cost of vengeance in a world still shaped by war.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Atomic Man [Dr. Adam Mann] (chemist)Sally Allena gang of crooks (villains)
Untitled Superhero story
7 pp · Superhero
The Owl [Nick Terry]Belle WayneChief MurphyMrs. AstorpontSecret Order of Karanak [PoonaMaya (former press agent)] (villains, introduction for both)

In "null," Chief Murphy and Nick delve into a mysterious cult hiding in plain sight within a trendy neighborhood, where residents seek peace from their burdens. But when the Owl uncovers the cult’s true motive—targeting celebrities through secrets they’ve shared—the investigation takes a dangerous turn.

Untitled Detective-Mystery story
7 pp · Detective-Mystery
The Voice [Tim Brant]Professor Bert Wilson (inventor)Herman (villain)Mr. Bulinski (villain)
Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Rex DexterCyndeProtoplasmen (villains, all die)

In the remote reaches of Asia, a mysterious meteor has left behind a growing zone of utter barrenness known as "The Bald Spot." When scientists realize the area is expanding and defying natural laws, Rex is sent in to investigate. There, he encounters bizarre, jellyfish-like entities with humanoid heads—protoplasmen—whose origins and purpose remain unknown.

The Witch of the Haunted Hills!
9 pp · Horror-Suspense
Moon Girl [Claire Lune]The PrinceMabelene (villain, a werewolf, death)Lurani (villain, a witch)Undina (villain, a mermaid)

In "The Witch of the Haunted Hills!" from Men of Mystery Comics #95, Moon Girl ventures into the eerie Haunted Hills to uncover the truth behind a string of mysterious disappearances—only to stumble upon a cult bound to a witch who seeks to harness the power of the Moon-God through blood sacrifices. With the eerie silence of the woods and the whispers of ancient rituals closing in, Moon Girl must unravel the cult’s dark secrets before the next full moon.

Untitled Horror-Suspense story
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
Senor GarciaViceroy Don Francisco (death, flashback)Don Miguel (death, flashback)Donna Isabel (wife of Don Miguel, death, flashback)Don Carlo (villain, death)

In "null," Jo wanders into the eerie streets of Zocalo during a holiday trip, only to find himself drawn into a series of murders that unfold with chilling precision—each one marked by the toll of the midnight clock, whispered to be the work of the ghost of Don Carlo.

Untitled Superhero story
10 pp · Superhero
The Dart [Caius Martius Wheeler] (school teacher)Ace [Ace Barlow]Betty (student)Basco (villain, motor company President, introduction)Alvo (villain, introduction)Nick (villain, introduction)

In "null," Mr. Wheeler, a teacher with a hidden past, answers a student's plea to find her missing father, vanished for two weeks in California. Donning the mantle of the Dart with his partner Ace, he dives into the mystery, following the trail to the enigmatic Ajax Motor Company, where secrets run deep and the truth is anything but clear.

Silver Silhouette!!
7 pp · Superhero
Zebra [John Doyle]MaryMike (Policeman)Jonathan Devere [aka The Mining King] (death)Donald Minton (Silver Dollar Mining Company owner, mention only, death)The Silhouette (villain, old silver miner, death)
Untitled Adventure story
7 pp · Adventure, Fantasy, Jungle
TabuTrina Tarrington (glamour girl)village warriors (villains)

In "null," a young glamour girl's plane crash-lands on a remote volcanic island, drawing the attention of the enigmatic Tabu. When he arrives to help, both are captured by warriors from the "smoking mountain" who intend to sacrifice them to the volcano. Tabu’s ancient magic awakens the mountain’s fury, unleashing a violent eruption that turns the tide—but the full consequences of his actions remain uncertain.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Frank Thomas
cover pencils, inks Lou Fine

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