Mystery Men Comics #5

Rex Dexter journeys to an alien robot solar system, where a mechanical being holds him and his companion prisoner in a nightmarish world where time moves differently—one Earth day equals a lifetime. Trapped in an accelerating body while his companion faces an unknown fate, Rex must uncover the robot's secret and find a way to escape before time runs out.

Wing Turner, the air detective, squares off against rival pilot Basil Rogers in a thrilling round-the-world race that tests both skill and nerve. When Wing's plane is forced down in a remote forest and he faces unexpected danger, he must rely on quick thinking and determination to catch up to his confident competitor. Buckle down for a high-flying adventure where mechanical trouble and wilderness peril threaten to decide who claims victory.

Hemlock Shomes and Dr. Potsam arrive in the quiet Texas town of Squeaky Springs, only to have a mysterious letter—and a body—literally dropped on their doorstep, launching them into a murder investigation involving poisoned residents and a valuable oil inheritance. When the detectives expose the culprit and claim the oil land for themselves, their fortune seems made—until a crucial detail about where that oil actually came from threatens to unravel everything.

When the Blue Beetle spots a desperate plea for help in the newspaper, he answers the call—only to discover it's a carefully laid trap designed by criminals who've figured out his secret. Disguised with the help of Dr. Franz to look like an elderly man, Dan Garrett walks directly into the ambush at 107 Spruce Street, where a steel cage and a gang of armed thugs are waiting. The Blue Beetle must fight his way free from imprisonment, outmaneuver the criminals, and stay one step ahead of a well-meaning cop who happens to get in the middle of the action.

Denny Scott and his fellow officer are dispatched on a dangerous tiger hunt after a vicious beast begins attacking villagers across the Bengal region. When they finally encounter the rampaging animal, a harrowing chase ensues involving frightened elephants, gunfire, and a desperate struggle for survival in the jungle.

Sergeant John Sweeney goes undercover as a corrupt harbor cop to infiltrate a major opium smuggling ring led by Luigi Esposito, carefully cultivating his reputation as a desperate cop willing to sell his integrity for cash. When the syndicate finally trusts him enough to plan the delivery of a massive $250,000 opium shipment from Greece, Sweeney coordinates with hidden police units via radio to spring the trap and take down the entire operation.

When the S.S. Condor sinks in Antarctic waters, survivors Robert Tracy, his daughter Joan, and the magician Zanzibar wash ashore—only to discover they're not alone in this frozen realm. The legendary Walrus Men, mysterious creatures of the ice, capture Tracy and Joan, forcing Zanzibar to pursue them into their cave stronghold and use his magic against both the savage tribe and the monstrous threats within. A desperate race against time and the elements unfolds as Zanzibar fights to rescue his companions before the cold claims them all.