The Green Mask #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Election of Skulls," the Green Mask pursues Mr. Whiskers and his gang of criminals who possess a cat with mysterious powers, chasing them across rooftops and to a railroad station. Meanwhile, in a subplot involving a character named Hogan, a girl named Lillyan recounts how her father died and she was left as an orphan, leading her to hide in a cave where Hogan discovers her; Hogan then schemes to retrieve forfeited money from a Brazilian Panther's manager by sending a telegram to Spigot at the Western Union office. The issue combines action-packed superhero sequences with a crime scheme subplot involving the recovery of stolen funds.
In the shadow of political intrigue and a tragic assassination, young Michael Shelby survives a gunshot meant for his father, Senator Shelby, thanks to the desperate efforts of Professor Lascomb. With his life forever changed, Michael channels his grief into purpose, unlocking powers that allow him to confront the villainous Grim Circle—led by the enigmatic John Sebastion—and the ruthless Red Simpson, as he seeks justice for his father and defends the innocent.
In "null," the Green Mask uncovers a web of deception spun by J.J. Fakin, a man who presents himself as a pillar of the community while secretly training young boys like Blackie, Jimmie, and Mike in crime. With the help of News Doakes and a mysterious figure known only as Slink, the masked hero must expose Fakin’s true nature before his influence spreads further.
In "The Tong War of San Sin," the Green Mask finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of alliances and deception when he teams up with the notorious San Sin to uncover the truth behind Fong Lee’s daughter’s disappearance. With tensions flaring across Chinatown and rival tongs at war, the Green Mask must navigate shifting loyalties, all while the enigmatic Lotus Lee and the mysterious Doakes watch from the shadows.
In "The Taj Lamah Jewels," a mysterious plot unfolds as enemy agents scheme to sabotage American industry and steal gold from the U.S. Federal Reserve, threatening the nation’s strength. With the fate of the country hanging in the balance, News Doakes, the young woman Carmela del Porto, and the enigmatic John must unravel a web of espionage, while Mrs. G. Vandergilt and the shadowy figure El Rikaf play their own crucial roles in the unfolding danger.
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Reprinted in Gwandanaland Comics #167 (2017)
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