Daring Mystery Comics #1

Timely ⋅ 1940
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Key Facts

First cover art by Alex Schomburg

1st appearance of John Steele, the inspiration behind the Super Soldier Program and likely who is referred to as Weapon 0

1st appearance and origin of Fiery Mask

1st appearance of Monako, the Prince of Magic

1st appearance of Detective Doc Denton

1st appearance of the Texas Kid

1st appearance of Phantom of the Underworld

Issue Details

Publisher

Timely

Artist

Alex Schomburg

Writer

Joe Simon

Published

January 1940

Synopsis

A collection of comics and stories, including "The Fantastic Thriller of the Walking Corpses" , featuring the Fiery Mask. --  Dr. Jack Castle begins investigating the disappearance of eight men and the appearance of living corpses, bent on serving a mad scientist whose avowed aim is conquering the world.  Plus, "The Menace of Mr. Muro" , featuring Monako, Prince of Magic. --  Monako agrees to help Josette's brother Al, who has just perfected a new powerful explosive for the government, from falling into the hands of the evil Mr. Muro.  And many more!  

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