Cover: Mort Meskin

More Fun Comics #86

Dec 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Man Who Purchased Lives," Dr. Lawrence retreats to a quiet town after refusing a prestigious medal, but his past begins to unravel when Dr. Fate investigates his sudden withdrawal. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Howard Sherman, this 1942 tale unfolds with quiet tension as the truth behind Lawrence’s celebrated achievements starts to surface. The cover by Mort Meskin captures the story’s eerie, mysterious tone.

Contains 6 stories

The Man Who Purchased Lives

13 pp · Superhero

Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]Mephisto (villain)Bimbo BarnesClancyWurstJohn Doe

The Man Who Wanted No Medals

10 pp · Superhero

Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]Dr. RolandDr. Paul LawrenceInza CarmerThe Gas Gun Gang (villain)The StreakDr. Canning

In "The Man Who Wanted No Medals," Dr. Lawrence retreats from fame to a quiet town, refusing a medal for his groundbreaking work—only for Dr. Fate to uncover a startling truth: the achievements that made him celebrated were actually the result of another doctor’s genius. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, probing the weight of recognition and the cost of misplaced credit.

Hook, Lion and Thinker!

6 pp · Detective-Mystery

Hook (villain)Lion (villain)Thinker (villain)

Race around the World

10 pp · Superhero

AquamanBlack Jack (villain)

Four Hundred Years in a Day!

8 pp · Superhero

Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]Tubby WattsTimothy TappGustave Small

The Man Who Knew All the Angles!

10 pp · Superhero

The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Percival PoppSmokey Storey (villain)