Cover: Jim Mooney

Star Spangled Comics #83

Aug 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Mr. Mystery”

In "Mr. Mystery," a 1948 installment of Star Spangled Comics, a local radio station launches a thrilling contest to find the elusive "Mr. Mystery," baffling the town with a mystery only one clever young boy seems to solve. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Jim Mooney—both inks and cover—this classic tale captures the charm of wartime adventure with a touch of playful intrigue.

writer Bill Finger · artist, inker Jim Mooney · letterer Ira Schnapp · cover Jim Mooney

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Full credits

writer Bill Finger

artist, inker Jim Mooney

letterer Ira Schnapp

cover pencils, inks Jim Mooney

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A local radio station tries out a new sensational contest, offering prizes to anyone who can identify "Mr. Mystery," whose identity eludes all but one young lad.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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