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Smash Comics #20

Mar 1941 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "The Curse of the Marshwoods," newspaperman Happy stumbles upon Timothy Marshwood attempting to end his life by drowning in the fog-laced waterfront. After pulling him from the water, Tim reveals a chilling family legacy of violent, self-inflicted deaths—each tied to the eerie Marshwood estate. With the mystery deepening, Happy’s investigation begins, unraveling secrets buried in the marshes. Art by Lou Fine, with a striking cover by Gill Fox.

Contains 13 stories
The Curse of the Marshwoods
9 pp · Superhero
The Ray [Happy Terrill]Timothy Marshwood (introduction)Mr. Marshwood (flashback, introduction, death, in flashback)Jud Marshwood (villain, Tim's uncle, introduction)Slyme (villain, Marshwood family butler, introduction, death)

In "The Curse of the Marshwoods," Happy, a reporter for his local paper, stumbles upon Timothy Marshwood attempting to end his life in the fog-drenched waters of the marsh. After pulling Tim from the drowning, Happy learns of a chilling family legacy—each generation of Marshwoods meeting a violent end, often by their own hand—and resolves to uncover the truth behind the haunting past.

The Peace-Maker
4 pp · Aviation
Wings WendalThe Peace-Maker (Intro, Dies)ZaroffOlga Varick (Intro)Intro: SpinnerSteve Conroy (Dies)
The Ghost of Old King Ghoul
1 pp · Humor, Children
Chango the Magician
5 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Midnight [Dave Clark]Gabby (a monkey)Chango (villain, introduction)
Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure
The Purple Trio [WarrenTiny ToddRocky Hill]Joe (introduction)Charlie (introduction)
Untitled Superhero story
5 pp · Superhero
Kent ThurstonGhost Rider
Madame Doom Strikes at Sea
6 pp · Spy
Espionage [Black X]Madame Doom (villain)
The Story of Salome
4 pp · Adventure
AbdulHassan
Gat-the-Rat
1 pp · Humor, Detective-Mystery
Villain: Gat-the-Rat (Intro)
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
5 pp · Detective-Mystery
The Scarlet Seal (Barry Moore)Captain Tim MooreThe Panasians (villains, introduction for all)
The Framing of Tony Segora
4 pp · Superhero
Magno [Tom Dalton]Tony Segora (introduction, death)
Mongol Menace
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Chic CarterGordon BruceWong Kai (Intro, Dies)Princess Chin Lu and her father (intro)
The Building Racketeers
7 pp · Science Fiction
Acton (Intro)Hugh HazzardBozo

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Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $134
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $539
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $468
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $328*
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Full credits

artist, inker Lou Fine
cover pencils, inks Gill Fox

Reprints

Reprinted in Special Edition Series #2 (1974), The Lou Fine Comics Treasury #[nn] (1991), Golden-Age Men of Mystery #8 (1998), Men of Mystery Comics #109 (2018)

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