Released January 1940
Daring Mystery Comics #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
A collection of comics and stories, including "The Fantastic Thriller of the Walking Corpses" , featuring the Fiery Mask. -- Dr. Jack Castle begins investigating the disappearance of eight men and the appearance of living corpses, bent on serving a mad scientist whose avowed aim is conquering the world. Plus, "The Menace of Mr. Muro" , featuring Monako, Prince of Magic. -- Monako agrees to help Josette's brother Al, who has just perfected a new powerful explosive for the government, from falling into the hands of the evil Mr. Muro. And many more!
Synopsis
A collection of comics and stories, including "The Fantastic Thriller of the Walking Corpses" , featuring the Fiery Mask. -- Dr. Jack Castle begins investigating the disappearance of eight men and the appearance of living corpses, bent on serving a mad scientist whose avowed aim is conquering the world. Plus, "The Menace of Mr. Muro" , featuring Monako, Prince of Magic. -- Monako agrees to help Josette's brother Al, who has just perfected a new powerful explosive for the government, from falling into the hands of the evil Mr. Muro. And many more!
Key Facts
- First cover art by Alex Schomburg
- 1st appearance of John Steele, the inspiration behind the Super Soldier Program and likely who is referred to as Weapon 0
- 1st appearance and origin of Fiery Mask
- 1st appearance of Monako, the Prince of Magic
- 1st appearance of Detective Doc Denton
- 1st appearance of the Texas Kid
- 1st appearance of Phantom of the Underworld
Details
- Series
- Daring Mystery Comics
- Cover Date
- January 1940
- Pages
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- UPC
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- Cover Price
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- Final Order Cutoff
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Creators
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Cover ArtistAlex Schomburg
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WriterJoe Simon