Master Comics #100 (February 1949-Tom Mix)

Tom Mix

Perhaps the most exciting sequence of this otherwise ordinary Western story is the trick riding series of four panels on p. 4 (extending on p. 5) and the fight scene on the last page where Tom takes on the gang single-handedly in a fist fight and beats them. Understand this is the guy who mentored John Wayne. Artwork by Carl Pfeufer and John Jordan (GCD).

Master Comics #100 (November 1949- Kanvasback)

Kanvasback "a Chump for the Champ"

As I read this filler strip I was actually rooting for
Kanvasback to show some gumption and either
land a blow on Mal Arkey or even accidentally
knock out the Champ. It was not to be.

Even losers need to win sometime.

Master Comics #100 (February 1949- Bulletman)

Bulletman The Curio Shop Murders

This is one story where Bulletgirl gets to show her stuff. She not only does some detective work by questioning a judge but she takes out the bad girl at the end of the story. This reminds the reader of a similar incident in the Bulletman series (Master Comics #85, "Death Rides the Waves") where Bulletgirl decks the murderess. Once again nice Bill Ward artwork (GCD).

 

Master Comics #100 (February 1949--Nyoka)

Nyoka The Head Hunting Pygmies

This is definitely not a politically correct story. Perhaps the major thing that struck this reviewer is the artist's use of perspective. The artist uses interesting camera angles and does a good job with the amount of space he has to tell the story.

Master Comics #100 (February 1949- Captain Marvel Jr)

There are just two stories from this issue currently available online. This week we will begin presenting the entire issue to be completed over the next several weeks.

The Death Ship

This is a very routine story made somewhat interesting by the very easy to read excellent Kurt Schaffenberger artwork. Elements of the story has been used in other CMJ stories.