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Mystery Men Comics #18

Jan 1940 · Fox · 0.10 USD
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This anthology issue features multiple heroes: The Blue Beetle seizes a gangster in his mighty grip on the cover; The Green Mask and Domino, assisted by The Miracle Boy, investigate mysteriously exploding munitions plants, with six big munitions plants blown up and no clues; a story involving Richard Kendall investigating Chen Chang's operations in what appears to be an Asian setting, where Ritcher attacks with a wrench and footprints suggest a man and woman leading over a ridge; and Zanzibar the Magician, an American philosopher fighting crime with Eastern magic, springs into action when treachery threatens to commit brutal murder.

Contains 9 stories
Menace of the Sphinx
10 pp
Blue Beetle [Dan Garrett]
Rex Encounters the Jelly-Like Neekians
7 pp

Rex Dexter encounters a jelly-like alien race called the Neekians when his ship is caught in a cosmic vortex and pulled toward an uncharted planet. After being captured by the Neekians' king, Gorko, Rex and his companion Cynde must escape and race back to Earth to warn of an impending invasion. With Earth's forces mobilized and Rex commanding the newly-developed Blade Planes, humanity prepares to face the alien threat in a desperate battle for survival.

Munitions Plant Explosions
8 pp
Green Mask [Michael Shelby]
The Gunnery Plans
5 pp
Lt. Drake
The Railroad
6 pp
Chen Chang (villain)

When a railroad magnate is killed by a bomb, his determined daughter vows to complete his work—but the ruthless Chen Chang, who sabotaged the project, won't let her stand in his way. As she pursues the construction despite mounting danger, a web of betrayal, capture, and desperate chases unfolds, forcing her and her allies to fight back against Chen Chang's brutal schemes. "The Railroad" is a high-stakes race against a vengeful villain who'll stop at nothing to keep the rails from being laid.

Bahia, South America
8 pp
D-13 [Richard Anthony]

When the nation of Prussland secretly lands an invasion force in Bahia, South America, secret agent D-13 and his Canadian intelligence colleague Lorraine MacAlinn infiltrate the enemy encampment to gather vital military intelligence. Using their wits and a dangerous cover, they work to expose Prussland's plans before the invaders can sabotage American defenses and strike at a critical target. D-13 must hold the line against overwhelming odds while waiting for reinforcements to arrive.

Invisible Man
2 pp
Hemlock ShomesPotsom

Hemlock Shomes and Dr. Potsom catch wind of an armored car robbery when the culprit mysteriously vanishes into an alley—only to discover they're up against an invisible man who can't be seen. Using quick thinking and a little black paint, this detective duo devise an unconventional plan to make their phantom quarry visible and bring him to justice in the most comedic way possible.

The Mystery of George Campbell
4 pp
The Rook
8 pp
Lynx [Jim]

When the Lynx stumbles upon an armored truck robbery, he discovers that a ruthless criminal known as the Rook is using a hypnotic ray to orchestrate a sinister scheme involving kidnapping and extortion. With his faithful companion Blackie at his side, the Lynx races to expose the Rook's hidden hideout before the mastermind's twisted plans claim more innocent lives. It's a web of hypnotic thrills and high-stakes crime-fighting that showcases why this champion of justice deals swift and terrible vengeance to those who prey on the law-abiding.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $318
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $7,894*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $1,109
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $1,078*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $766
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $537
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $537
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $537*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $537
CGC 2.0 none in existence
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artist, inker Charles Nicholas

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