Marvel Mystery Comics #11
"Plague in the Slums" kicks off in 1940 with a gripping tale of the Angel trapped by grotesque, in-human monsters who lead him to a hidden lair where he encounters a mysterious woman in ancient Greek attire. Written by Paul Gustavson and Ray Gill, with art, inks, and letters by Gustavson, the story blends pulp adventure with mythic dread, as the Angel uncovers a centuries-old threat resurfacing in modern times. The cover by Alex Schomburg captures the eerie atmosphere with striking, dramatic visuals.
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The Angel is captured by a group of in-human monsters who take him to their abode where he meets a beautiful girl dressed in ancient Greek garb and learns the creatures destroyed her civilization 4000 years ago and now threaten to do the same in modern times.
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