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Cover: Graham Ingels
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Startling Comics #45

May 1947 · Pines · 0.10 USD
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In "Tygra of the Flame People," a 1947 adventure from Startling Comics #45, pilot Lynn finds herself stranded in a remote land after a plane crash, only to be drawn into a mysterious tribal society when she defeats a lion in a moment of survival. Written by Joseph Greene and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, the story unfolds with a blend of exotic intrigue and unexpected destiny. The cover, by Graham Ingels, captures the tale’s wild, adventurous spirit.

Contains 7 stories
Untitled Science Fiction story
11 pp · Science Fiction
Tygra of the Flame People
11 pp
KolangoTygra [Lynn Thomas](Intro, Origin)Dr. ThomasProfessor Terry Wilton

In "Tygra of the Flame People," Lynn’s plane crash lands in a remote region where a lion-worshiping tribe takes her in after she defeats a fearsome beast. Struck by a mysterious illness and forced to drink the last of a rare cure meant to halt an epidemic, she finds herself unexpectedly crowned their ruler.

Untitled Aviation story
1 pp · Aviation
Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Gorilla Gossip
2 pp
Mr. "Teen Age"
11 pp

When Lance Lewis and Marna return to Mercury for another attempt at stopping the Mercurians' devastating force beam, they're quickly captured and thrown into the Chamber of Pain—but a daring escape and a desperate gambit involving the ice creatures of Mercury's dark side may be their only shot at breaching the palace and stopping the Sun King's plan to destroy Earth. It's a thrilling race against impossible odds in the far reaches of space, as Lance puts everything on the line to save an entire civilization.

Untitled story
2 pp
Zippie (Intro)

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $283
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $5,678
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 7 in census $1,409
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CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $781
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $781
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $766*
CGC 5.0 · 5 in census $685
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $622*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 5 in census $481
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $345*
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $295
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $226*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $189*
CGC 0.5 · 3 in census $150
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Full credits

artist, inker Sheldon Moldoff
cover pencils, inks Graham Ingels

Reprints

Reprinted in Dangerous Dames #1

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