MLJ heroes like Black Hood, Shield, and Hangman have been living in Archie's shadow in recent years, but that may be changing for collectors.
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MLJ's the Black Hood had a fascinating journey through the Golden Age, including Top-Notch Comics, Jackpot, Pep and his own series.
Dive into the unusual circumstances behind Special Comics #1, the series launch of the Hangman, one of MLJ's best-remembered superheroes.
The historic Pep Comics #1 introducing the Shield, America's first patriotic hero and launches a legendary comic book series.
MLJ ended the pulp-style character Scarlet Avenger in Zip Comics to make way for the style of teen humor that would make the publisher famous.
The Zip Comics #25 Steel Sterling story written by Robert Kanigher seems to have been inspired by the 1941 Yankees/Dodgers World Series.
Blue Ribbon Comics was the first comic title MLJ published, and it was also the first one they canceled, perhaps due to its pulp legacy.
Jackpot Comics was an MLJ anthology series which featured some of the publisher's most popular characters in sometimes horror-themed tales.
Marvel Mystery Comics #8-10 is an historic crossover event, but Top-Notch Comics #5-7 with Wizard & Shield hit newsstands at the same time.
Discover Madam Satan's sinister beginnings in the elusive Pep Comics #16, a lurid gem from MLJ's Golden Age era.
The character Fireball, who debuted in Pep Comics #12 cover-dated February 1941, was MLJ's answer to Marvel/Timely's Human Torch.
John Cassone's the Web used his criminology skills to show that criminals can always be caught up in the web of the details of his own crimes.
In Top-Notch Comics #1, the Wizard foils a Japanese plan to attack Pearl Harbor -- two years before such an event occurred in real history.
The saga of the Black Hood during the WW2 era and beyond makes the character a historically unique part of the Golden Age.
Vowing to take revenge for the murder of his brother The Comet, The Hangman's chilling debut is chronicled in Pep Comics #17.
A very infamous issue of Pep Comics is taking bids at Heritage Auctions featuring Archie, Jughead, Shield, Hangman and... someone else.
Dell published Popular Comics for years, and one of the more interesting covers from the run is at Heritage Auctions today.
During the comic industry's boom time of the early 1950s, L.B. Cole covers were designed to stand out on the crowded newsstands.
Crackajack Funnies #32 from 1941 features the discovery that Owl Man's partner is Owl-Girl, and it seems to stick.
Dell is remembered as the publisher of comics featuring licensed Disney characters, but they had a superhero line including Martan the Marvel Man.
Heritage Auction has a copy of Archie Comics' Black Hood #17 from 1946 up for auction with bids totalling $252 right now.
Zip Comics were the place to read all about the adventures of Steel Sterling and you can grab an early one at Heritage Auctions today.
ABCS 4.0 slabbed copy of Pep Comics #7 from 1940 featuring The Shield on the cover is up for auction from Heritage Auctions today.
Hangman Comics was an anthology comic published by Archie Comics in 1942 and 1942, and who has been revived every couple of decades or so.
The spirit of Prince James, heir to the throne of 18th century England, Mr. Justice was unleashed into the modern world in Blue Ribbon Comics
A patriotic superhero with a weird helmet and an intelligent eagle sidekick, Captain Flag and Yank debuted in Blue Ribbon Comics #16.
Blue Ribbon Comics is the debut comic book title from MLJ Magazines, and Rang-A-Tang the Wonder Dog was its first star.
The legendary team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby collaborated on a comic book for the first time in Blue Bolt #2 from Novelty Press.
A group of aviation's classic hero Airboy is taking bids at Heritage Auctions today, and you should go bid on them.
Spacehawk's debut in Target Comics #5, is a Golden Age gem showcasing Basil Wolverton's unique artistic style and storytelling ability.