Thrilling Comics #3 (27)

May 1942 · Pines · 0.10 USD

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In "Doc Strange and The Living Death," a mysterious spectral traveler seeks to witness Leif Ericsson’s discovery of Vinland—only to be hurled a millennium into the future instead. Penciled and inked by August Froehlich, this 1942 adventure blends historical curiosity with time-bending mystery, while Jack Binder’s cover captures the eerie, otherworldly journey with striking flair.

Contains 8 stories

Doc Strange and The Living Death

13 pp · Superhero

Doc Strange [Professor Thomas Hugo Strange]Mike EllisVirginia ThompsonAdolf Hitler (villain, introduction, death)Col. Wohlks (villain, introduction, death)Schnagel (villain)Ludwig (villain)other Nazis (villains, introduction)Professor Deems (introduction)

The American Crusader Saves The Flying Tank

8 pp · Superhero

The American Crusader [Archibald Masters]Jane Peters [Masters' secretary]Mr. Eyes (villain, introduction)Hans (villain, introduction)Ernst (villain, introduction)Hagashi (villain, introduction)Miss EllingDr. Hopkins

In the 30th Century

10 pp · Superhero

The Ghost [George Chance]Betty MorrisProfessor Fenton (villain)the spirit of the Venerable YogiThe Rellik-Men (villain, introduction, death)Dr. PerryK-2981D-2934Dr. Dean

The Ghost finds himself thrust a millennium into the future, where he encounters the enigmatic spirit of the Venerable Yogi and the mysterious Rellik-Men—advanced beings whose motives remain unclear. With help from Dr. Perry, K-2981, and D-2934, he must navigate a world far beyond his time, all while evading the sinister Professor Fenton and uncovering the secrets of a future that defies belief.

The Drug Runners

9 pp · Adventure, Superhero

George HaleVickie DaleJohn Markham (villain, introduction)PerkinsGeorgie

The Roto-Fire Robbery

7 pp · Aviation, War

The Lone EagleErnst (villain, introduction, death)another German (villain, introduction, death)Wish Graham (introduction, death)SchwabelJoe

Avenging Dr. Karisura

7 pp · Adventure, Sports

Dan DuffyMarcia Lee"Blink" GordonDr. Karisura (introduction, death)Col. Brant (introduction, death)Nazi spies (villain, introduction)Hoefer

Sanitarium of Doom

6 pp · Adventure, Superhero

Rand (villain, introduction)a butler (villain, introduction)Rand's gang (villains, introduction)Mr. Clay (introduction)Mrs. Martin Clay (introduction)The Woman in Red [Peggy Allen]Inspector CavanaughRawlins

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor, Military

Rookie Elmer RileyMilitia

Rookie Elmer Riley is determined to make a splash at his dance date with Militia, so he straps on every bit of army gear he can find—only to realize he’ll need help lugging it all. He enlists a helper to carry his gear, but the real test comes when he tries to impress her with his full uniform.