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Released March 1940

Marvel Mystery Comics #5

Synopsis

A collection of comics and stories, including:   "The Orton Medical Mission" , featuring the Human Torch --  A medical emergency and crisis in the city of Orton during a blizzard forces the Torch to make a trip to that town with a plane full of medical supplies. Unfortunately, the plane crash lands and the supplies stolen by a couple of escaped convicts.  ... "Adventure of the Overturned Cars" , featuring the Angel --  The Angel rescues a girl and prevents a gang of bank robbers from successfully making a getaway with their loot.  ... "Return of the Oman, Part 2" , featuring Ka-Zar --  When De Kraft learns that David Rand [aka Ka-Zar] still lives, he tracks down the "Jungle God" and takes him captive, arranging a rather protracted and cruel death for him.  ... Plus , Electro, Ferret, the Masked Raider and Ace Carver!

Key Facts

  • 2nd cover appearance of the Human Torch

Details

Cover Date
March 1940
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Creators

  • Cover Artist
    Alex Schomburg
  • Writer
    Carl Burgos
  • Artist
    Carl Burgos
  • Writer
    Paul Gustavson
  • Artist
    Paul Gustavson
  • Writer
    Bill Everett
  • Artist
    Bill Everett

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