Spicy Mystery Stories

Spicy Mystery Stories, a 13-issue series from DM Publishing that ran from 1934 to 1942, blended horror, adventure, and pulp-style thrills with a signature dose of risqué humor. The series is best remembered for the recurring character Olga Mesmer, a daring and resourceful heroine who navigated supernatural and criminal threats, while artist Watt Dell’s bold, atmospheric visuals defined its distinctive look across the run. A key artifact of the pre-Comics Code era, it captures the raw, unpolished energy of early comic book storytelling.