Golden-Age Greats Spotlight #19
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "More Truth Than Fantasy!", legendary creator Will Eisner teams up with artist Lou Fine in a gripping tale from the Golden Age of comics, where a scientist’s dangerous invention sparks a race against time. When Professor Roberts vanishes after perfecting a volatile gas, his allies Darrel and Martha follow a trail of eerie lights and strange sounds to the waterfront—only for Doll Man to step in and confront the mystery head-on. With Lou Fine’s dynamic art bringing the suspense to life, this 2019 spotlight issue delivers a classic tale of science, danger, and heroism, all rendered in striking detail.
In "El Diablo Blanco," Doll Man dons a dramatic disguise as a talking horse to outwit his foes and protect Wampum’s land, turning the tide with a bold ruse. As the legend of the white devil horse spreads, Doll Man takes control of the steed to chase down his enemy—leaving only the cliff’s edge as a final, tense confrontation.
In "The Sins of Anton Bock," a desperate race unfolds when Professor Roberts’ dangerous experimental gas is stolen, forcing Darrel and Martha to follow a trail of eerie lights and strange sounds to the waterfront. With Doll Man stepping in to confront the unknown threat, the line between science and sabotage blurs in a tense, high-stakes chase.
In "null," Red Comet cruises the cosmos when a cryptic transmission from a Jupiter-bound ruler ignites a galactic challenge, summoning the solar system’s might to face his unknown forces. Written by ? [as Major Thorp], this five-page sci-fi tale sets a pulse-pounding stage with just enough mystery to keep you hooked.
In "The Stork," newsman Mark Clay takes a risky gamble with an open microphone, hoping to catch the truth in strangers' words—only to stumble upon a deadly secret during an armored car robbery. The moment he records the incriminating conversation, he realizes too late that some truths come with a price.
In "null," Mighty Man is approached by a doctor with a startling discovery: a way to control an animal's size—and even apply that power to himself. With a new stretchable suit forged from the breakthrough, Mighty Man finds his abilities evolving in ways he never expected.
In "Queen of Ants!", Dr. Roberts and Martha witness their friend Sam being attacked while destroying ants outside his business—just as Darrel Dane, the Doll Man, arrives to intervene. The Doll Man soon uncovers a sinister plot: a villainess known as the Queen of Ants is using swarms of ants and termites to orchestrate a series of crimes, and she’s not done yet.
In "Python the Brain Thief," The Doll Man faces a chilling mystery as headless bodies turn up along the river, each victim seemingly stripped of their mind. With the sinister Python targeting the very essence of intelligence, The Doll Man must outthink a foe who doesn’t just steal lives—but minds.
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