Daring Mystery Comics
Marvel · 1940–1942 · 8 issues
About the series
From 1940 to 1942, Marvel’s Daring Mystery Comics ran for eight issues as a Golden Age anthology, showcasing a rotating roster of creators including Bud Sagendorf, Fletcher Hanks, and Harry Campbell. The series introduced a parade of short-lived but colorful heroes—Dr. Jack Castle, The Fiery Mask, Monako, Breeze Barton, Carl Burgess, and Captain Daring—each vying for attention in the early superhero boom. With art by Ben Thompson, Sagendorf, and Hanks, it captures the raw, experimental energy of Marvel’s pre-Captain America era, offering a fascinating snapshot of the publisher’s formative years.