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Amazing Man Comics #26

Jan 1942 · Centaur · 0.10 USD
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In "Meteor Martin and the Monsters of Gorikon," a 1942 Centaur Comics classic, the bizarre antics of Iggy take a surreal turn when a dog’s unexpected lick brings him back from unconsciousness—only to have his sleep interrupted by a surprising kiss from his wife, which he mistakes for another canine trick. Written, drawn, and inked by Martin Filchock, this quirky tale blends slapstick humor with a touch of the uncanny, all under the distinctive art style of its creator.

Contains 9 stories
Untitled Superhero story
13 pp · Superhero
Tommy the Amazing BoyJohn WorthGladys WorthDoctor Mord (villain)
Meteor Martin and the Monsters of Gorikon
8 pp · Science Fiction
Meteor MartinRanaRomrakGroob (villain)Groob's gang (villains)insect monsterunnamed weird beings

When space pilot Meteor Martin crash-lands on the strange planet Gorikon, he rescues a young woman named Rana from savage attackers and meets her father, Romrak—only to learn they're all trapped in a negative universe, cast there by Martian weapons. As Meteor helps them escape the planet's brutal ruler Groob and his gang, the trio finds themselves facing an even more terrifying threat: a giant insect monster and the bizarre creatures that dwell in Gorikon's mysterious caverns. Can Meteor save Rana from the creature's clutches, or will he and his newfound allies perish in this alien world?

Mistaken for His Dog
2 pp · Humor
Igloo Iggy

In "Mistaken for His Dog," Iggy’s day takes a silly turn when a dog licks him awake after he’s knocked out—only to later mistake his wife’s kiss for another canine visit and react with a punch. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1942 two-pager delivers a classic slapstick mix of confusion and domestic chaos.

Estate for Sale
7 pp · Superhero
Blue Lady [Lucille Martin]LarryMrs. HarnettHargraves (butler)The Trigger (introductionvillain)Trigger's henchmen

When mysterious lights plague the old Harnett estate, Larry takes on the case of a frightened client—but a knife-wielding threat from the villain called The Trigger warns him away. The Blue Lady, armed with her mystical Blue Bird ring, infiltrates the property to uncover the truth, only to find herself caught in a deadly trap and facing torture at the hands of a dangerous hooded enemy. Can she overcome the odds and discover what secrets The Trigger is so determined to protect?

Untitled Adventure story
7 pp · Adventure
John 'Hobo' HarperBaldyCriscoCount Mayo (villain)
The Saboteur Eliminator
7 pp · Superhero
Electric Ray [Ray] (introductionorigin)Pete (saboteur leader, death)a night watchman (death)Smitty (saboteur, death)unnamed saboteurs (all die)
Untitled Superhero story
7 pp · Superhero
King of Darkness [Bruce King]Sergeant BurkeGloria GlamourRed Gang (villains)
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier
Kisco Sid
Untitled Fantasy story
9 pp · Fantasy
Nightshade [Howard Hall]William HardingColletti (villain)

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Raw (Good) $950
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $59,010*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 $20,462*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $17,877*
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CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $8,259*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $7,315
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $5,196
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $3,604
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $2,542*
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

writer, artist, inker Martin Filchock

Reprints

Reprinted in Golden Age of Comics #3 (1982), The Basil Wolverton Reader #2 (2004), The Life and Comics of Basil Wolverton #1 (2014)

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