The Human Torch #9
In "The Hooded Gang," Namor and Betty arrive at the late Reuben Hartnett’s estate just as the reading of his will begins, uncovering a mysterious clue to a hidden fortune locked away in a secret box—only the real treasure might be more than gold. Written by Mickey Spillane and illustrated by Al Gabriele with inks by Carl Pfeufer, this 1942 adventure blends mystery and suspense, with a striking cover by Alex Schomburg.
In "The Hooded Gang," the Human Torch and Toro step in to stop a mob from lynching a man whose urban renewal plans threaten the interests of real estate man Dodd. With the slumlord’s power and influence behind a mysterious gang of hooded figures, the heroes must uncover the truth behind the violence before the city’s poor are left with no one to protect them.
When The Sub-Mariner and Betty Dean arrive at the estate of the late Reuben Hartnett for the reading of his will, they uncover a cryptic clue: a hidden box containing a fortune, guarded by secrets and shadows. With the suspicious Mr. Smythe and the enigmatic Miss Amanda watching closely, the search begins—uncovering long-buried truths that may be more dangerous than gold.
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Reprinted in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #3 (2010), Take That, Adolf!: The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War #[nn] (2017)
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