Shield-Wizard Comics #11 is a stand-out horror cover of this unique MLJ Magazines series by underappreciated artist Clem Weisbecker.
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Pep Comics #41 is a noteworthy moment for Archie because it marks the real beginning of his takeover of the Pep Comics title's covers.
The Black Condor story in Crack Comics #5 from publisher Quality Comics is a spectacular example of Lou Fine at his best.
The Black Knight, a supervillain from the MLJ superhero line who debuted in Zip Comics #1 is probably the weirdest character of that name.
The character Fireball, who debuted in Pep Comics #12 cover-dated February 1941 , was MLJ's answer to Marvel/Timely's Human Torch.
Invisible Plane stories in USA Comics #3 and Sensation Comics #1 were influenced by the war-era news of the period.
The Zip Comics #25 Steel Sterling story written by Robert Kanigher seems to have been inspired by the 1941 Yankees/Dodgers World Series.
Top-Notch Comics is a crossover saga between MLJ's the Shield and the Wizard, and represents a major turning point for the Wizard as well.
Archie was a rather startling contrast with the very serious MLJ superheroes also featured in Jackpot Comics.
MLJ's the Black Hood had a fascinating journey through the Golden Age of comic books, and Black Hood Comics was a part of it.
The spirit of Prince James, heir to the thrown of 18th century England, Mr. Justice was unleashed into the modern world in Blue Ribbon Comics
MLJ superhero the Wizard foiled plots against America in Top-Notch Comics, including a Russian attack against the U.S. Capital Building.
MLJ's Hangman Comics #7 tells the saga of a disgruntled scientist who teams up with a gangster to unleash a pandemic on the world.
MLJ ended the pulp-style character Scarlet Avenger to make way for the style of teen humor that would make the publisher famous.
More Fun Comics #45 hit the newsstands at an interesting time for DC Comics and the comic book publishing industry at large.
Jackpot Comics was an early anthology series published by MLJ which featured some of the publisher's most popular characters.
The team of Josh Adams, Anthony Del Col, Fahmida Azim, and Walter Hickey have been awarded a 2022 Pulitzer Prize.
Black Hood's exit from Top Notch Comics is an interesting part of MLJ's shifting plans throughout the Golden Age of comic books.
Thrilling Crime Cases #49 from Star Publications features what is considered L.B. Cole's most bizarre crime cover.
Avatar: The Way of Water marketing is now underway in earnest, and 20th Century Studios has just released the first trailer online.
The saga of the Black Hood during the WW2 era and beyond makes the character a historically unique part of the Golden Age.
Cannonball Comics publisher Rural Home Publications attempted to make a big splash during WW2 -- and then it all fell apart.
After his debut in Bomber Comics #1, Kismet became the cover star for the first time, alongside Wonder Boy on Bomber Comics #3.
The star of the title Blazing Comics from Rural Home Publications, the Green Turtle was the creation of Chinese-American artist Chu F. Hing.
Adventure Comics #103 cover-dated April 1946 featured the start of long-running series for Superboy and several now-legendary DC characters.
Al Feldstein's Sunny was a slightly racier version of the teenage drama of Archie's Riverdale that brought him to the attention of Bill Gaines
In her debut appearance in Air Fighters Comics, Valkyrie was persuaded by Airboy to switch sides and join the Allies during WWII.
In Action Comics #39, Superman fights an early example of a character who has been given powers by exposure to radiation.
Adapted for comics by Wally Wood, An Earth Man on Venus is the story of Myles Cabot, an electrical engineer transported to the planet Venus.
Blue Ribbon Comics is the debut comic book title from MLJ Magazines, and Rang-A-Tang the Wonder Dog was its first star.