Golden-Age Greats Spotlight #11

In "null," the legacy of the fallen villain Iron Jaw unfolds through stark flashbacks, revealing a past marked by power and defiance. Now, in the present, his son stands before Der Führer, seeking permission to journey to America to settle a debt his father left behind.

In "The Rise and Fall of Johnny 'Socks' Lazia King of the Alky Rackets," the gritty tale unfolds of a young man with a sharp mind and sharper instincts, climbing from the streets to rule the underground rackets of his era. As he outmaneuvers rivals and consolidates power, his ambition leads him to challenge the feared Baron Bentley—only to face a final reckoning that will define his legacy.

In "Reliapon's Big Race," a traveling circus rolls into the dusty town of Thunder Basin, drawing crowds with a bold challenge: Fireball, the owner’s prized racehorse, will race any challenger, with $500 on the line for the victor. With the town buzzing and egos on the rise, Jo steps up to the starting line, ready to prove she’s got the grit—and the horse—to take the prize.

In "null," Daredevil enlists the help of a young informant, David Schmidt, to slip into the shadows of a dangerous Bund organization, using the boy’s access to uncover the group’s true intentions before taking them down. The story unfolds with tense precision, blending stealth and moral weight as the line between protector and pawn begins to blur.

In "Chapter Three of Crippled Vengeance," Thirteen, Jinx, and Marie barely escape a burning house, believing the deadly King Questionmark is dead—only to find their escape is far from over. With the King alive and more dangerous than ever, he frees his imprisoned henchman Gobbels and unleashes a bomb into the sky, turning the city into a ticking time bomb.

In "null," Terry and Mickey head into town to watch K.O. charm a Mexican senorita—until the South American champ, Castelli, steps in, roughing up K.O. and grabbing the girl. Fueled by a mix of pride and principle, Terry steps forward, ready to settle things in the boxing ring, one-on-one and on the level.

In "null," Hugh wanders the city streets and intervenes when two boys steal from a grocer, repaying the loss and offering them a lesson instead. As he walks away, he shares the story of New York Benny—a tale of a man whose past echoes in the shadows of the present—leaving the boys, and the reader, caught between memory and what might come next.

In "Hollywood Sabotage," Miss Patriot finds herself drawn into the glitz and danger of a wartime film set, where the movie's star—charming and seemingly smitten—hides a far more sinister agenda. As she steps behind the scenes of *Fight to Die*, she must navigate a web of deception where fame and betrayal are just as real as the war effort.

In "null," Jeff steps in to stop a fight at a gas station, unaware he’s just intervened in a crime spree, while Lefty, hiding on an Indian reservation, makes a suspicious oil purchase that seems too good to be true—though he has no idea how deeply he’s already been ensnared.

In "The Claw Versus the Ghost," the aftermath of a brutal clash leaves the Claw vanished, but the Ghost—still alive and haunted by the fight—wonders what became of his rival. When news spreads that the Mayor has been taken and a citywide surrender is demanded, the Ghost begins to suspect the Claw's disappearance might be tied to the new threat.

In "null," Daredevil and the Wise Guys explore a museum exhibit featuring a replica Egyptian tomb, where a chance remark about the lost Palace of Zanzarah lands Daredevil with an unexpected mission. What begins as a search for ancient legend quickly turns into a race against unseen forces determined to keep the treasure hidden—leaving the trio trapped in a tomb with more than just relics to fear.

In "null," Bombshell flees to England carrying vital Nazi plans for an invasion of America, forcing Nazi leaders to deploy an English spy to eliminate her before the intelligence reaches Allied hands.

In "Downdraft," Chuck and Stew are tasked by Betty's father to keep her from flying solo to Havana, Cuba—only to find her determined to go, despite their warnings. What they don’t know is that Betty’s real destination isn’t Havana at all, but Brazil, and her flight is far more complicated than anyone suspects.