Mystery Men Comics #1

Name: Mystery Men Comics #1
Brand: Fox

Aug 1939 · Fox · 0.10 USD

“A Modern Robin Hood”

"A Modern Robin Hood" kicks off in *Mystery Men Comics #1* (1939), a 10-cent gem from Fox, where Hemlock Shomes and Dr. Potsam dive into a mystery at Old Man Tintype’s mansion, sorting through a gallery of sons—all claiming to be the heir—while the killer remains hidden among them. Written, drawn, and inked by Fred Schwab, the story unfolds with crisp, early superhero flair, while Lou Fine’s dynamic cover art captures the intrigue with sharp, expressive detail.

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writer, artist, inker Fred Schwab · cover Lou Fine

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writer, artist, inker Fred Schwab

cover pencils, inks Lou Fine

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Hemlock Shomes and Dr. Potsam travel to Old Man Tintype's mansion and try to figure out which one of the many men who claim to be his son actually killed him.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).