Mystery Comics
Pines // August 1944 - December 1944
Issue count: 4
Action packed stories of Super Heroes, Space Heroes, and Jungle Heroes!
Despite what its title and font on the cover might suggest Mystery Comics is not a horror comic. Its an anthology comic that features super heroes, space heroes, medieval heroes, and jungle heroes. The most notably hero of the 4 issues that were published in 1944 is a Golden Age version of Wonder Man. The man with a large "W" on his chest appears on the covers of all 4 issues. From time travel to battling Nazis this brief Golden Age gem is a perfect reflection of the time it came from.
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Issue #1
What's Mystery Comics #1 worth in 2024?
Mystery Comics (1944) #1 saw its peak sale when a CGC graded NM+ 9.6 pedigree from the Edgar Church (Mile High) was sold for $9,900 in September 2021. The upper mid condition value of this issue was set when a CGC graded VF- 7.5 went for $2,640 in November 2023. This is quite a decrease from its $3,240 in June 2022. A FN+ 6.5 was sold for $2,040 in December 2022 which is an increase from its 2019 price tag of $840. The VG/FN 5.0 went for $1,500 in January 2022 while a VG+ 4.5 was sold for $1,551 in June 2022. A GD/VG 3.0 went for $285 in July 2016.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Mystery Comics (1944) #1 was published by Wise Publications in August 1944. This is a Golden age superhero comic book featuring The heroics of Brad Spencer a.k.a Wonderman. The cover artwork of this issue was pencilled and inked by Alex Schomburg. The rest of th artwork was done by Ken Battefield, Ed Good, and Everett Raymond Kinstler. This issue featured first appearance of Magnet, Silver Knight, and Brad Spencer a.k.a Wonderman.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork features Wonderman punching a goblin.
Story Synopsis
Brad believes that the Immortal Emperor is hiding on the Dark Panel, Lilith which is located near the moon. This hideout pose a major threat to the entire world.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200 | $900 | $2,000 | $3,025 | $8,200 | $9,900 |
Issue #2
What's Mystery Comics #2 worth in 2024?
The peak price of Mystery Comics (1944) #2 is $8,355. This was set when a CGC graded NM- 9.2 pedigree from the Edgar Church (Mile High) in June 2013. A FN/VF 7.0 was sold for $1,800 in February 2023 after increasing its value from just $488 in 2013. If we compare both prices, we are looking at nearly 400% increase in its overall value. A VG 4.0 went for $666 in August 2023 after increasing its value from $416 in 2019. The lowest recorded grade sale of this issue was set when a GD+ 2.5 was sold for $325 in May 2024.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Mystery Comics (1944) #2 was published by Wise Publication in September 1944 with Ned Pines as its main editor. The cover artwork was done by Alex Schomburg. The rest of the artwork was done by the combined efforts of Edmond Good, Ken Battefield, and Bob Oksner. This comic book is a month based Golden age superhero comic book series featuring the adventures of the Wonderman.
Key Facts About the Comic
Wonderman is shown punching a bunch of flame-throwing Nazi soldiers.
Story Synopsis
Mystery Comics (1944) #2 features stories with the following titles:
- The Treasure of the Aztec Princess
- The Menacing Medicine Man
- The Monsters of Dr. Voodoo
- Karlak's Oxygen Ionizer
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $205 | $666 | $1,400 | $2,500 | $3,825 | $8,350 |