Timely Released January 1940

Daring Mystery Comics #1

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Published January 1940
Pages 68

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