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Collects Marvel Mystery Comics #9-12. The wait is over, and the stage is set. It's fire vs. water in the most famous battle of comics' Golden Age! Breaking new ground like none other, MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS, the flagship title of Marvel's earliest days, started a craze that defines super-hero comic books to this day. With hero pitted against hero in a fight to the finish, you'd better place those bets and settle into your seats. 'Cause it's the final round of the Human Torch vs. the Sub-Mariner! Headlined by the lavish, manic and truly amazing Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett and the high-flying Human Torch by Carl Burgos, MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS is a bona-fide treasure trove of Golden Age action and adventure. The awesome and idiosyncratic Steve Dahlman brings you Electro, the Marvel of the Age, the monster-stomping robot featured today in THE TWELVE, while Paul Gustavson's Angel woos damsels in distress and battles the undead evils of the subterranean realm, and the jungle adventurer, Ka-Zar the Great, protects the Belgian Congo from the threats of the outside world. Also featuring the wild Western tales of the Masked Raider, boy-adventurer Terry Vance and a host of four-color companions -- each painstakingly restored to provide you with the best experience of these truly classic tales.
The Golden Age of Marvel Comics ignites as iconic heroes clash and new threats emerge. This volume collects key issues of Marvel Mystery Comics, showcasing the foundational battles and adventures that defined the era. The central conflict revolves around the legendary showdown between the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner, a pivotal event in comic book history. Alongside this epic rivalry, readers will encounter the early exploits of Electro, the Angel, Ka-Zar the Great, and the Masked Raider, each facing their own unique challenges and villains in a world ripe for heroic intervention. The narrative framework is that of classic comic book serials, presenting distinct adventures and character introductions within each issue.
This collection is celebrated for its faithful restoration of seminal Golden Age comic book stories, offering a direct portal into the formative years of Marvel Comics. The inclusion of the legendary Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner conflict is a major draw, highlighting the era's signature high-stakes action and character dynamics. Readers appreciate the opportunity to revisit these foundational narratives, which laid the groundwork for much of modern superhero fiction. The meticulous restoration process ensures that these classic tales are presented with the visual fidelity that honors their historical significance.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2008-08-27
Publisher:
Marvel
ISBN-10:
0785124721
ISBN-13:
9780785124726
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