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Cover: Paul Gustavson
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Amazing Mystery Funnies #8

Aug 1939 · Centaur · 0.10 USD
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In "Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire [Part 1]," a 1939 adventure from Amazing Mystery Funnies #8, the mysterious Jack finds himself entangled in a web of deception when he encounters Peter Smith—supposedly dead but now under the psychic grip of the villain Psyk. Written and illustrated by Frank Frollo, this gripping tale unfolds as Jack must navigate betrayal, a deadly trap hidden in a seemingly innocent request, and a mission to stop Psyk’s influence from spreading through the U.S. government, all while being framed for murder. The cover by Paul Gustavson captures the story’s tense, shadowy atmosphere.

Contains 9 stories
Untitled Superhero story
9 pp · Superhero
Speed Centaur (introduction, origin)Norton (a trapper, death)Reel McCoy (newspaper reporter)Police Officer Quinn"Killer" Diller (villain)Diller's gang (villains)

In the wake of a devastating earthquake that levels a hidden city, a lone trapper stumbles upon a young centaur—survivor of the ruins—and brings him to his remote cabin. As the boy begins to learn about the world above, he’s guided by his caretaker to embrace his unique nature, eventually joining forces with a determined reporter to protect the innocent.

Untitled Spy story
7 pp · Spy
The Inner Circle [Major Paul RamsayIan Ahernunnamed agent]General Rask (of Strath)Captain Mann (of Strath)Pasrcastol (villain, Courbian Minister of Propaganda)Targib (villain, Courbian officer)

In the shadowy world of 1939 espionage, Major Ramsay and his ally Ahern race to Strath, a nation on the brink of war with its aggressive neighbor Courbia. When diplomacy fails, they take a bold risk—abducting Courbia’s propaganda minister to turn the tide before conflict erupts.

Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire [Part 1]
6 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Don DixonDr. LugoffWanda (Princess of Pharia)Dagmar (villain, Marsh-God)Dagmar's monsters (villains)Taal (villain, the Queen's assistant)

In "Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire [Part 1]," Don, Lugoff, and Wanda venture into the Haunted Swamp after escaping the wreckage of the aero-sphere in the Hidden City. When a wraith-like figure leads Don beneath the swamp’s murky surface, he awakens to find himself in the presence of the enigmatic Dagmar—whose demand to become her king could be the only way to save his captured companions.

Untitled Non-Fiction story
1 pp · Non-Fiction
Untitled Adventure story
7 pp · Adventure
Jack StrandDiana CarlinPeter Smith (villain, Dr. Carlin's former secretary, death)Psyk (villain)

In the shadow of a forgotten past, Jack confronts a man long believed dead—Peter Smith, the late Diana’s father’s secretary, now trapped in Psyk’s mind. As Jack grapples with a desperate plea for release, the truth behind Smith’s survival begins to unravel, drawing Jack into a web of deception and danger. With Diana on a mission to influence the highest U.S. officials and Jack framed for murder, the line between ally and enemy blurs in this tense, taut adventure.

Untitled Non-Fiction story
1 pp · Non-Fiction
President John TylerMrs. James RyanBessie Kreuger (mention only)
Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
Captain TimProfessor GrayRitaThe Living DiamondsThe Conqueror [Dr. Montan] (villain, death)The Mech (villain, a giant robot)The Ocres (villains, mention only)

In "null" from *Amazing Mystery Funnies* #8 (1939), Tim, Rita, and Professor Gray arrive at Mystery Island only to be captured by the enigmatic Montan, who imprisons Rita in a glass tube and threatens her with sound. With Montan demanding the professor’s help to create deadly Super Gas, the trio’s fate hangs in the balance—until an unexpected force, one of the Living Diamonds, intervenes.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Fantom of the FairProfessor CarterSir Conway (big game hunter and explorer, death?)Sergeant Collins (policeman)Ticonda (villain, an ape, introduction, death)

In "null," Professor Carter races to prevent disaster when Sir Conway refuses to return the giant white ape to the Arctic, setting off a chain of chaos at the Fair. As the beast breaks free from its weakened restraint, it wreaks havoc—until the mysterious Fantom arrives to restore order.

Untitled Non-Fiction story
1 pp · Non-Fiction

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Frank Frollo
cover pencils, inks Paul Gustavson

Reprints

↩ Reprints Funny Picture Stories #2 (1937)

Reprinted in Amazing Adventure Funnies #1 (1940), Continuum #3 (2007)

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