Mystery Men Comics #19
In "The Skyscraper Murder Mystery," Rex Dexter stumbles upon a mysterious talking crow in a ship's junk room, setting off a bizarre chain of events that leads him and Cynde into an interplanetary mystery. Written and illustrated by Dick Briefer, this 1941 Fox comic blends pulp adventure with early sci-fi whimsy, featuring a giant from Mercury who turns Earthlings into animals for sport. The cover by Dick Briefer captures the surreal tone, making this a standout in the series’ quirky early run.
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Rex Dexter decides to visit the ship's junk room and discovers a talking crow (once human) who tells of a trip he and his wife took to Mercury. They developed engine trouble and a giant from the planet tells them that he hates Earth beings, and he has a way to turn them into animals, then hunt them to the death. Rex and Cynde head for Mercury to confront this giant, which they do, turning the giant into a worm, which the crow eats, then Jan and Yna are restored to their former selves.
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