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Cover: Ray Lago

Golden Age of Marvel #[nn]

Oct 1997 · Marvel · 19.99 USD; 28.00 CAD
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This volume collects the earliest adventures of Marvel's 1940s heroes, including the Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and Captain America, from titles like Marvel Comics #1 and Captain America Comics #1. It showcases the origins of the Marvel Universe during the Golden Age of comics, featuring work by creators such as Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, and Joe Simon & Jack Kirby. The book serves as a historical reprint collection, preserving key stories from Marvel's pre-superhero era through the dawn of the Timely Comics line.

Contains 17 stories
Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero

In "null," Prince Namor, haunted by the violent history of his people's past, turns his gaze from the depths to the surface world, driven by a vow to confront the legacy of those who once destroyed his kingdom. With the weight of centuries behind him, he prepares to face the very race that once brought ruin to his people.

The Search For Sub-Mariner
12 pp · Superhero

In "The Search For Sub-Mariner," the Torch, still reeling from the police chief’s accusation of cowardice, sets out to make amends after Namor’s latest rampage. With Betty by his side, he tracks the Sub-Mariner to the Empire State Building, determined to confront the prince before more damage is done.

The Human Torch and Sub-Mariner Fight Side-by-Side
26 pp · Superhero
Horror Plays the Scales
13 pp · Superhero

In "Horror Plays the Scales," Cap confronts a chilling conspiracy where a seemingly ordinary employment agency serves as a front for Nazi operatives targeting anti-Nazi Senators. With the clock ticking and danger hidden in plain sight, Cap must unravel the web before the next assassination.

The Book of Sorcery
7 pp · Superhero

In "The Book of Sorcery," the Vision confronts the dangerous brilliance of Professor Zagnar, a man who believes humanity must transcend nature’s limits and seize control over the elements. With his radical experiments and unchecked ambition, Zagnar unleashes forces beyond comprehension, testing the Vision’s resolve and the very boundaries of what it means to be human.

The Cobra Ring of Death
18 pp · Superhero

In "The Cobra Ring of Death," Steve finds himself under suspicion after two mysterious deaths in Washington D.C. following his unit’s transfer, with the weight of being framed for the General’s murder pressing hard. As Captain America, he follows the clues, uncovering a pattern in the killings that leads him deeper into a conspiracy he didn’t expect.

Terror of the Boiling Sea
12 pp · Superhero
Quarantine for Murder
10 pp · Superhero
The Beachhead Blitz
7 pp · Superhero

In "The Beachhead Blitz," a British commando unit races against time to deliver forged plans for the Second Front into the hands of the Destroyer, a mysterious agent deep behind enemy lines. With the fate of the Allied invasion hanging in the balance, the mission hinges on deception—and the Destroyer must navigate treachery and danger to reach the French underground.

The Deadly Decision
6 pp · Superhero
Tidal Wave of Fear
8 pp · Adventure, Superhero
VenusNeptunia
The Return of the Human Torch
9 pp · Superhero

In "The Return of the Human Torch," Jim Hammond, the flame-wielding hero, reemerges after four years to take down Crime Boss and his gang, claiming he escaped from a buried prison. With help from his former partner Toro—now freed from Communist brainwashing—Hammond races to rescue Chief Wilson’s daughter Mary, who’s been taken by the ruthless Butcher, leading to a daring exchange that tests his courage and resolve.

Back from the Dead
6 pp · Superhero

In a quiet classroom at Lee School in New York, Professor Steve Rogers recounts the legacy of Captain America during World War II—until a skeptical student challenges the legend. When his fellow student Bucky Barnes steps in to defend the hero’s memory, the two take a drive to get supplies, only to hear on the radio that the Red Skull and his henchmen have taken hostages at the United Nations. In a flash, they’re in their iconic costumes, crashing through a window to face a foe who thought he was long gone.

The Sub-Mariner Returns
8 pp · Superhero

In "The Sub-Mariner Returns," the ocean's enigmatic protector answers a call from Admiral Saybrook after mysterious ship sinkings plague the South Seas. Joining forces with his past flame, Betty Dean, Namor investigates the strange raids—only to uncover a hidden fleet of Venusian robots preparing an invasion of Earth. With the alien threat neutralized and their leader captured, Namor brings the evidence to U.S. officials, only to face disbelief in return.

Captain America Turns Traitor!
7 pp · Superhero
Captain AmericaBuckyOranoffDr. StandishSub-Mariner (cameo)Human Torch (cameo)Toro (cameo)
The Vikings
6 pp · Historical
Leif the Lucky (Villain, Introduction, Possibly a play on Leif Ericson)
The Microscopic Army
5 pp · Spy

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Bill Everett
cover pencils, inks Ray Lago

Reprints

↩ Reprints Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1 (1939), Marvel Mystery Comics #8 (1940), Marvel Mystery Comics #17 (1941), Captain America Comics #7 (1941), Marvel Mystery Comics #25 (1941), Captain America Comics #22 (1943), Marvel Mystery Comics #42 (1943), All-Winners Comics #12 (1944), Astonishing #5 (1951), Young Men #24 (1953), Young Men #26 (1954), Black Knight #2 (1955), Yellow Claw #3 (1957), Chamber of Chills #21 (1976)

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