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Golden-Age Greats Spotlight#19

Golden-Age Greats Spotlight #19

Jul 2019 · AC · 29.95 USD
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In "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.

Contains 17 stories
More Truth Than Fantasy!
7 pp · Crime
The Black DwarfNitro
El Diablo Blanco
9 pp · Superhero
Script ? [as William Erwin Maxwell]
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Professor RobertsMartha RobertsEl Diablo Blanco (horse descended from Montezuma's own horse)Wampum (an Indian, introduction, Professor Robert's friend) Cortez (introduction, flashback)Montezuma (introduction, flashback)Tod Gunther (introduction)Quincy Gregg (villain, introduction, death)

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.

Loco Lew Has Squashed Brains
1 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier
Untitled Superhero story
10 pp · Superhero
The Fly-Man [Clip Foster]
The Sins of Anton Bock
9 pp · Superhero
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Dr. RobertsMartha RobertsCaleb (introduction)unnamed Sheriff (introduction)Anton Bock (villain, introduction)Bock's spy ring [Butchunnamed others] (villains, introduction for all, one dies)

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.

Untitled Science Fiction story
5 pp · Science Fiction
Script ? [as Major Thorp]
Red CometGolo (villain, ruler of the giants, introduction)the Giants (villains, introduction for all, many die)

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.

The Stork
11 pp · Superhero
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Martha RobertsMark Clay (news broadcaster)The Stork (villain, introduction)

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.

Untitled story
7 pp
Untitled Superhero story
6 pp · Superhero
Little Giant (first appearanceorigin)Professor Rednow
Untitled story
6 pp
The Minstrel!
11 pp · Superhero
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Martha RobertsRodolfo Bohanini (orchestra conductor)The Minstrel (villain, introduction)Minstrel's gang (villains, introduction for all)
Untitled Superhero story
7 pp · Superhero
Mighty-ManDr. Hilldale (scientist, death)Alec (doctor's assistant, death)un-named nephew of Dr. Hilldale (villain, death)

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.

Queen of Ants!
13 pp · Superhero
Martha RobertsDr. RobertsSam (grocer)The Queen of Ants (villain, introduction, death)The Queen's henchmen [LeftyMaxNick (chauffer)] (villains, all die)

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.

Untitled Science Fiction story
5 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
"Buzz" BalmerProfessor BalmerMajor Stanley
Untitled Superhero story
6 pp · Superhero
The Fiends and the Foundry
9 pp · Superhero
Script ? [as William Erwin Maxwell]
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Dr. RobertsMartha RobertsDan (foundry worker)Rolf Korbett (villain, introduction)The Hold Tight America Committee [Hermanrest unnamed] (villains, introduction for all, one dies)
Python the Brain Thief
9 pp · Superhero
The Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Professor RobertsPython (villain, introduction, death)Professor Kreeper (villain, introduction, death)

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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artist, inker Lou Fine

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