Timely Released April 1940

Daring Mystery Comics #3

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Published April 1940
Pages 68

A collection of comics and stories, including:   "In the Miracle City" , featuring Breeze Barton --  After being shot down over Africa, American flying ace Breeze Barton makes an extraordinary discovery in the desert.  ... "Mystery of the Swabert Mansion" , featuring the Purple Mask --  The Purple Mask intervenes when a man is told his life will end at midnight unless he reveals the location of a hidden family fortune.  ... "The East Side Murders" , featuring the Phantom Reporter --  Meet the Phantom Reporter!  By day, cub reporter... By night, relentless scourge of the underworld! In this issue, the Phantom Reporter investigates a series of home invasions on the city's east side.  ...Plus, Marvex the Super-Robot, Captain Strong, and more!

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance of Purple Mask, formerly Laughing Mask, later becomes Falcon
  • 1st appearance of Breeze Barton