Cover: Lou Ferstadt & F. O.

Super-Mystery Comics #5

Jul 1943 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD

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In "Barn of the Doomed!", Mr. Risk races against time to protect a photographer at the Glamour Palace, whose lens captured a murder in progress—putting him in the crosshairs of deadly shadows. Harvey Kurtzman’s dynamic art and inks bring the tension to life, while Lou Ferstadt’s cover captures the eerie suspense of the moment.

Contains 7 stories

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Untitled Superhero story

13 pp · Superhero

MagnoDavey LandisThe Clown (villain)the Torcher (villain, introduction, death)

Barn of the Doomed!

7 pp · Superhero

Buckskin [Robert Blake]The Banshee [Sheriff Temple] (villain, introduction)

Untitled Adventure story

5 pp · Adventure, Humor

Hap Hazard

Untitled Superhero story

13 pp · Superhero

The SwordLancerFaye Morgana (villainess)

Untitled Adventure story

8 pp · Adventure, Superhero

Mr. RiskAbdulLaurie Starr (photographer)Lucky Larsen (death)Jackie Flowers (villain)

In "null," Mr. Risk races against time to protect a photographer at the Glamour Palace after the man captures a murder on film—now a target himself. With danger closing in, Mr. Risk must use his wits and courage to shield the witness before the killer strikes again.

Untitled Adventure story

8 pp · Adventure

Paul Revere, Jr.the Man With the Iron Skull (introductiondeath)