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, Irwin Hasen Cat-Man Comics #4, published by Holyoke Publishing in early 1942, is a shining example of the Golden Age of comic books. The series featured the superhero Cat-Man, created by writer and artist Charles M. Quinlan, with contributions from Irwin Hasen. In this issue, the main character, Cat-Man, secret identity David Merryweather, continues his crime-fighting adventures. Cat-Man, who was raised by a tigress in Burma after his parents were killed, gains enhanced abilities and senses akin to those of a cat. He returns to America to fight crime, donning a costume inspired by his jungle upbringing.

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(A) VARIOUS Charlton's contribution to the monster craze of the 1950's and 60's! Issue #5 from 1962 features a truly grotesque cover and is edited by Ed Konick, bringing you all the fiendish features including "Poe's Tales of Terror," - a monstrous trilogy starring those masters of the macabre, Price, Lorre and Rathbone. "Will The Real Frankie Please Stand Up"-which Frankenstein monster is the real one? And "Burn Witch Burn," the most terrifying experience of your life! Plus the fantastic featurettes with the Pin-Up parade. Ghouls and Gags, Monster Mail and Frankenstein Forever.

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, Ken Battlefield, George Tuska Master Comics #16, published in July 1941 by Fawcett Comics, prominently features Minute-Man. Minute-Man, also known as Jack Weston, a patriotic superhero whose persona is inspired by the Minute Men of the American Revolutionary War. In this issue, Minute-Man leads the stories, showcasing his bravery and quick action. The narratives typically involve battling spies, saboteurs, and other villains who pose a threat to the country. The artwork and storytelling reflect the era's sentiments, emphasizing themes of patriotism and heroism. His stories in Master Comics were well-received by readers for their action-packed plots and patriotic fervor.

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, Jerry Schiano, Henry C Keifer, Gil Kane Red Band Comics #1, published in November 1944 by Rural Home Publishing includes a variety of super-hero and adventure stories typical of the Golden Age of comics. The comic features characters like BogeyMan and Satanas. This first issue is part of a series that ran until May 1945, comprising a total of four issues.

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, Lou Fine, Gill Fox Lou Fine was one of the most impressive and influential artists to ever work in comics. His fluid figures were admired and copied by such greats as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In the early 40's, at Quality Comics on such comics as the Black Condor; aka Richard Grey Jr. having lost his parents was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. He befriended a hermit monk named Father Pierre who convinced him that he should use his unique attributes to do good and so was born the Black Condor. Fine also created The Ray, a reporter named Hubert 'Happy' Terrill who was covering the story of a high-flying "strato-balloon" exploring the upper atmosphere. An electrical storm struck and while closing the outer airlock door, "Happy" got the full brunt of the storm's energy and the unfiltered sunlight giving him his super powers to absorb energy from his surroundings and emit it from his body in any form he chose, also using it to propel himself through the air. Collects Black Condor from Crack Comics #12-21 (April 1941-February 1942) and The Ray from Smash Comics #23-30 (June 1941-January 1942).

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, Bob Powell, Iger Shop, Carl Burgos We've unearthed more little horrors! Beginning with Tales of Horror and Terror- Haunted Thrills #12 (November 1953) were practical joker Biff inherits a haunted house in "Death Laughs Last." And from issue #13 (January 1954), "Death Do Us Part," the baboon kills his wife! Quickly followed by Tales of Stalking Terror-woe be to those receiving the deadly invitation... all it said was "Be My Ghost!" in Fantastic Fears #8 (July 1954) and from issue #9 (September 1954), "If a Body Kill a Body," two Scottish highlanders from warring families come back as ghosts to get their revenge! And finally, even more horror and suspense from the Man in Black #2 (1957); a faceless occult avenger tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold.