More Fun Comics #76
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Secret of the Centuries!", Cardwell Bates is driven to steal his wife's prized gem, the "Sultan of Singapore," to settle his debts—only to find himself entangled in a deadly game orchestrated by Michael Krugor. As the stakes rise, Krugor takes a chilling turn, playing murderous chess against the enigmatic Dr. Fate in a battle that spans centuries. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated with sharp, dynamic art by Howard Sherman, this 1942 tale from More Fun Comics #76 blends mystery, suspense, and the supernatural, with Sherman also handling the inks and lettering. The cover, also by Sherman, captures the tension in a striking, noir-inspired image.
In "The King of Crime!", Cardwell Bates, desperate to clear his debts, attempts to steal his wife's prized gem, the "Sultan of Singapore," only to find himself entangled in a deadly game orchestrated by Michael Krugor. Meanwhile, Dr. Fate faces a chilling challenge as Krugor plays a murderous game of chess, turning the board into a battlefield of wits and will.
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Reprinted in Wanted. The World's Most Dangerous Villains #7 (1973), Golden Age Doctor Fate Archives #1 (2007), Green Arrow: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2018), DC's Wanted: The World's Most Dangerous Super-Villains #[nn] (2020)
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