U. S. A. Comics [USA Comics; U.S.A. Comics] #6

Dec 1942 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The Ghost's Gaze of Death!", a terrified scientist blames a legendary serpent's return for a string of mysterious deaths—only to find the truth far more sinister. When Captain America and Bucky investigate, they uncover a modern menace disguised as myth, using a deadly air gun with poisoned darts. Art by Al Avison and Syd Shores, with inks by George Klein, and a striking cover by Alex Schomburg, this 1942 classic blends pulp mystery with wartime suspense.

Contains 8 stories

The Ghost's Gaze of Death!

15 pp · Superhero

Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Perseus (introduction, flashback)Medusa (introduction, flashback)Medusa [Dr. Anton Harvey] (villain, introduction, death)the Nazis (villains)

In "The Ghost's Gaze of Death!", Captain America and Bucky investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to a legendary serpent monster—Medusa—only to uncover a chilling modern twist: the ancient myth is being weaponized by a villainous scientist using a deadly, needle-firing air gun. As the Nazis exploit the fear of myth to further their schemes, Cap and Bucky must unravel the truth behind the monster before more fall victim.

Origin of the Terror Squad

8 pp · War

Terror Squad [Chuck WilsonStanisofskiTwimbly] (introduction, origin)Nikoli (Russian POW, 8th cousin of Stanisofski)the Nazis (villains, many die)

The Den of Horror!

7 pp · Superhero

The Destroyer [Keen Marlow, also in disguise as Captain von Nieusance]FloraMuellerCapt. Von Nieusance (villain, introduction, Gestapo Chief)Brander (villain, introduction, torturer)

In "The Den of Horror!", The Destroyer, posing as Captain von Nieusance, infiltrates a Gestapo stronghold to stop the Nazis from uncovering the Freedom Press. With Flora and Mueller in danger and the ruthless Brander closing in, the stakes rise as secrets are buried deeper than ever.

Death In the Coral Sea

5 pp · Non-Fiction, War

Edward A. Flaherty (USN Electrician's Mate 1st Class)The Japanese (villains, some die)

Jeep Joins the Army

5 pp · Humor, Military

Jeep Jones (introduction, origin)

Slow Motion Jones and the Last Chance Lightship

8 pp · Superhero

The Whizzer [Robert Frank]Slow-Motion Jones (introduction)CobBruce Keller (FBI agent)the Nazis (villains)

Sergeant Dix Calls the Plays!

6 pp · War

Sergeant DixRoden (villain, introduction)the Nazis (villains)

Johnson Invades Japan

9 pp · War

Lt. Doug "Jap Buster" Johnson (introduction, origin)Dave (death)Japanese army (villains, some die)

In the heat of World War II, Lt. Doug "Jap Buster" Johnson—still reeling from the death of his friend Dave—takes to the skies in a stolen Japanese plane, driven by fury and a mission to uncover a hidden enemy base. With the fate of the war hanging in the balance, he ventures deep into enemy territory, testing his courage and skill against the shadows of the Pacific.