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Mystery Men Comics #19
In "The Skyscraper Murder Mystery," Rex Dexter stumbles upon a mysterious talking crow in a ship's junk room, setting off a bizarre chain of events that leads him and Cynde into an interplanetary mystery. Written and illustrated by Dick Briefer, this 1941 Fox comic blends pulp adventure with early sci-fi whimsy, featuring a giant from Mercury who turns Earthlings into animals for sport. The cover by Dick Briefer captures the surreal tone, making this a standout in the series’ quirky early run.