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The Black Terror #25

Dec 1948 · Pines · 0.10 USD
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In "The Nameless Men!", young Tommy faces a chilling mystery as a fierce snowstorm isolates him and his uncle in a remote cabin. With his uncle unwell and rumors of bank robbers on the loose, Tommy's growing unease turns to dread when two strangers arrive—men with no names, no past, and a presence that feels anything but ordinary. Written by Donald Bayne Hobart and illustrated by Art Saaf, this 1948 tale of suspense and isolation features a striking cover by Alex Schomburg.

Contains 6 stories
The Nameless Men!
8 pp · Superhero
The Black Terror [Bob Benton]Tim [Tim Roland]Maura (Terry's secretary and fiancee)Grimes (villain)Barlow Saunt (villain, insurance agent)Dr. Terry Bruce (villain, resident interne)

In "The Nameless Men!", The Black Terror teams up with Tim Roland when Dr. Terry Bruce’s secret scheme to falsify death certificates puts his fiancée, Maura, in danger. With insurance agent Barlow Saunt and the sinister Grimes pulling strings, the case takes a deadly turn — and the masked hero must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

The Girl Who Cleared Her Name!
8 pp · Superhero
The Black Terror [Bob Benton]Tim [Tim Roland]Jim (Judy's Uncle)un-named bank guardJudy Smith (villain, gun moll, reforms)Dutch Tule (villain)Tule's mob [Louierest un-named] (villains)

In "The Girl Who Cleared Her Name!", Judy Smith—wronged by her uncle and rejected by her school—makes a desperate choice that pulls her into a dangerous world of crime. With the Black Terror and Tim Roland watching from the shadows, Judy must navigate a web of deceit and danger as she tries to reclaim her reputation, even as Tule’s mob and a corrupt bank guard close in.

Used Car
1 pp · Humor
Homer"Honest" Harry (villain, used car dealer)

Homer takes his trusty car to "Honest" Harry's used car lot in search of a reliable vehicle, but the unscrupulous dealer has other plans in mind. It's a classic clash between an honest customer and a con artist out to make a quick buck—with all the comedic chaos you'd expect when greed meets determination.

The Last Chance!
10 pp · Superhero
The Black Terror [Bob Benton]Tim [Tim Roland]Hop the Dip (ex-pick pocket)Jimmy (Hop's son)Mr. JonesEddie the Forger (ex-con)Harry the Safecracker (ex-con)Big Boy Sweeney (villain)Sweeney's mob [PeteMikerest un-named] (villains)

In "The Last Chance!", The Black Terror and Tim Roland face a desperate challenge when Hop the Dip, a former pickpocket trying to go straight, finds himself cornered by the Sweeney gang’s threats. With Hop’s past catching up to him, the duo enlists the help of three ex-cons—Eddie the Forger, Harry the Safecracker, and Jimmy, Hop’s son—to outwit Big Boy Sweeney and his mob, turning desperation into a final, high-stakes gamble.

The Winston Murder!
8 pp · Superhero
The Black Terror [Bob Benton]Tim [Tim Roland]Jean StarrMary TownsendNathaniel Winston (Mary's employer, death)un-named Police SergeantMary's lawyerHawkins (Winston's butler)Sanitarium director (villain)

In "The Winston Murder!", The Black Terror and Tim Roland race against the clock to clear Mary Townsend, a woman sentenced to die for the murder of her employer, Nathaniel Winston. With only 24 hours left and a suspicious alibi from Winston’s butler, Hawkins, the duo must unravel why the butler lied in court—and why the sanitarium director, a man with a hidden past, seems to be watching from the shadows.

The Case of the Jealous Clown
8 pp · Crime
Spectro

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $92
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $2,796*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $869*
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $455*
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $382
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $330*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $277*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $272
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $225*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $196*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $54*
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Full credits

letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

Reprints

Reprinted in Black Terror Comics #25 (1948), Golden-Age Men of Mystery #2 (1996), Golden-Age Greats #13 (1998), Golden-Age Treasury #2 (2003), Golden-Age Greats Costumed Crusaders Special #[nn] (2006), The Black Terror Men of Mystery Spotlight Special #1 (2008), Out of the Shadows #[nn] (2012)

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