CATALOG RECORD
Startling Comics #1
first appearance of Captain Future
WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT
- Captain Future (Dr. Andrew Bryant, Standard/Better/Nedor) — introduction, origin
- Mystico (The Wonder Man, Standard/Better/Nedor) — introduction, origin
- Dr. X (Master of Occult Science, Standard/Better/Nedor) — introduction
- The Masked Rider (Bronc Randall, Standard/Better/Nedor) — introduction, origin
Dates
- Cover date
- June 1940
- On sale
- May 7, 1940
- Pages
- 68
Editions and covers
- Original editionSource ↗
Creators
Stories
- The Origin of Captain Future · 10 pages
Although fired from his job because of money shortages, Dr. Bryant has two weeks to complete his experiment to create an ultra shortwave for the transmission of radio and electrical impulses. When he crosses the infrared band with gamma rays, there is an explosion and Bryant finds himself charged with electrical power!
- Introducing Dr. X · 8 pages
Dr. X sends an astral projection of his niece, Cynthia, to the planet Inus.
- Untitled · 7 pages
Bob Dalton, secret agent, hunts down a gang that robs banks.
- The Origin of Mystico · 7 pages
Dr. Slade revives an ancient Egyptian mummy, Mystico, in a test of the vita-ray's ability to restore the dead to life.
- Untitled · 8 pages
Scoop is assigned to write about the disappearance of Blaine Moffat and finds that the story also involves the Lung Yung Tong.
- Origin of the Masked Rider · 6 pages
Bronc Randall returns home and discovers who killed his uncle. Bronc also uncovers a plan by Bishop to acquire property with oil deposits.
- Untitled · 9 pages
Detective Tom Burke is assigned to investigate the murder of Lou Wills and discovers a dope ring.
- Bobby and the Lions · 1 pages
Bobby, on his way home, hears a cry for help and discovers two lions prowling around a tent with Sally trapped inside.
- Bob and Beano · 6 pages
Bob and Beano investigate the kidnapping of Miss Hayes.