National Comics #19
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Black Fog Mystery," the war-torn sands of Iraq become a battleground of ancient power and modern intrigue, as Merlin unleashes legendary relics—Goliath, Noah's Ark, and the Tower of Babel—to counter Nazi ambitions. Written, drawn, and inked by Fred Guardineer, this 1942 adventure blends myth and espionage in a story that’s as bold in concept as it is grounded in its era. The cover, a striking collaboration by Lou Fine, captures the mystery’s eerie tone with a haunting, fog-wreathed silhouette.
When the Kid Patrol—Sunshine, Suzy, Teddy, and Porky—spot a dog-catcher hauling a stray off to the pound, they see dollar signs: two bucks per dog sounds like easy money. The four decide to go into business themselves, building a makeshift wagon and net to launch "Kid Patrol Inc. Dog Ketchers" around town. What starts as a simple scheme to catch strays quickly spirals into chaos when the dogs they catch attract an unwanted mob of their friends and family, leaving the kids scrambling to figure out what to do with a yard full of mutts.
In 1942, amid the high stakes of wartime oil politics in Iraq, Merlin summons legendary relics—Goliath’s severed head, Noah’s Ark, and the Tower of Babel—to stand against Nazi forces. The story unfolds as myth and modern conflict collide in a race to protect ancient power from falling into the wrong hands.
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Reprinted in Prime Cuts #10 (1988)
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