|
1 |
 |
|
John Force #1
Published by ACG
Contributors: Paul Reinman (artist), Richard E. Hughes (writer)
Copyright: Jan/Feb 1962
Issue containing three illustrated and two text stories: John Force, Magic Agent - 13 pages - An anti-gravitational device is stolen from a remote secret facility and the President calls upon John Force to find and retrieve it. D-Day, H-Hour! - 7 pages - A tale from 1944 and the days leading up to D-Day, telling how John Force played an important role working with the Resistance in Transylvania to keep a Panzer division tied down. It also tells how John Force came into possession of the magic talisman. The Cougar Strikes - 6 pages - An impressive bank heist in Baronia by communist rebels resulted in the theft of millions planned to be used in their cause. John Force is teamed with other ASG agents to get the booty back. The 1-page text stories are: and
|
|
2 |
 |
|
John Force #2
Published by ACG
Contributors: Richard E. Hughes (writer), Paul Reinman (artist)
Copyright: Mar/Apr 1962
Issue containing three illustrated and two text stories: Missing One Ruby - 12 pages - The visiting ruler of the Indian principality of Varnath is in town to sign an oil agreement but her main opponent,Mahatma Regor, wants to stop her. To do so he plans to steal her prized Ruby of Varnath without which she loses her right to rule. Mr. X Marks the Spot - 5 pages - South American leaders have been the target of the Hatchetman, an assassin that John Force is directed to apprehend. Legion of Darkness - 9 pages - The small European country of Balkania is voting to decide whether to "become a red satellite or remain in the democratic camp". The most trusted man in that country, Dr. Novotry, can sway the voters but he is kidnapped and replaced by a member of the ancient group, Ona Laka. The 1-page text stories are: and
|
|
3 |
 |
|
John Force #3
Published by ACG
Contributors: Paul Reinman (artist), Richard E. Hughes (writer)
Copyright: May/Jun 1962
Issue containing three illustrated tales and one text story: Soldier Without A Gun - 12 pages - John Force's success record attracts the attention of a foreign agent, Dr. Petrov, who kidnaps him and uses hypnosis to gain the secret and then the medallion, leaving Force powerless. The King Is Dead! - 5 pages - The king of Rodania is much loved by his people but the head of his secret police wants him dead. Beware of the Black Brigade - 9 pages - The thugs of the Black Brigade are spreading across Europe using a protection racket to pay for their expansion. To infiltrate their headquarters, John Force uses a mad scientist's shrinking 2D ray machine to become 6" tall. The 2-page text story is:
|
|
4 |
 |
|
Mississippi Mystery
Published by ACG
Contributors: Richard E. Hughes (writer), Paul Reinman (artist)
Copyright: 10/1964
From Unknown Worlds #35 - 7 pages - An infamous spy, Rudolf Mayer, died in a run-in with John Force. Force was left wondering what he was doing in the US heading to join up with an acting troupe in a Mississippi steamboat.
|
|
5 |
 |
|
This Man Was Executed
Published by ACG
Contributors: Richard E. Hughes (writer), Paul Reinman (artist)
Copyright: 12/1964
From Unknown Worlds #36 - 7 pages - A man considered the greatest American spy during WWII had great achievements until he ran afoul of a German doctor who tortured him. The doctor was later tried and executed but now the spy shows up at John Force's door shot and claiming the dead man was still around.
|
|
6 |
 |
|
Atoms Over Alaska
Published by ACG
Contributors: Richard E. Hughes (writer), Paul Reinman (artist)
Copyright: 12/1964
From Forbidden Worlds #124 - 7 pages - The Soviets have created an atomic ray device capable of melting the Arctic ice. They used it to destroy an American base investigating large deposits of oil beneath the Alaskan surface. John Force is picked to investigate.
|
|
7 |
 |
|
Guard This Man With Your Life!
Published by ACG
Contributors: Richard E. Hughes (writer), Paul Reinman (artist)
Copyright: 06/1965
From Adventures Into The Unknown #157 - 7 pages - I do not have this one so plot is unknown.
|
|
8 |
 |
|
Get X-14
Published by ACG
Contributors: Richard E. Hughes (writer), Paul Reinman (artist)
Copyright: 06/1966
From Unknown Worlds #48 - 12 pages - X-14 was the codename of one of the greatest spies and saboteurs to plague the US. John Force goes after him but he feels the best way to catch him is to make himself the bait.
|
|
9 |
 |
|
Lincoln Lives Again
Published by ACG
Contributors: Paul Reinman (artist), Richard E. Hughes (writer)
Copyright: 09/1966
From Unknown Worlds #50 - 13 pages - A scientist has revealed his invention that can bring the dead back to life. He uses it on a Senator who had just died during a speech. Then he uses it to bring back Abe Lincoln. And Lincoln tells everyone to become a Communist!
|
|
10 |
 |
|
Dead Duck in Red China
Published by ACG
Contributors: Richard E. Hughes (writer), Paul Reinman (artist)
Copyright: 12/1966
From Unknown Worlds #52 - 14 pages - The leader of the small country of Sandru, lying between Red China and India, is ruled by the Green Lama, a beloved man of peace. When a warlord back by the communists kidnap the Lama, John Force is sent to free him.
|
|
11 |
 |
|
Peril South of the Border
Published by ACG
Contributors: Paul Reinman (artist), Richard E. Hughes (writer)
Copyright: 03/1967
From Unknown Worlds #54 - 11 pages - A noted spy for the other side, known to be dead, is spotted in Mexico. John Force heads there to find the truth but he then finds a whole lot more.
|
|
12 |
 |
|
What We're Up Against is Nerve Gas
Published by ACG
Contributors: Richard E. Hughes (writer), Paul Reinman (artist)
Copyright: 06/1967
From Unknown Worlds #56 - 9 pages - An agent is found floating on a raft off of Key West, in a coma. John Force uses his medallion to learn from him that the Cubans are working on a nerve gas that could bring the US to its knees.
|
|
13 |
 |
|
Case of the Bottled Microbes
Published by ACG
Contributors: Paul Reinman (artist), Richard E. Hughes (writer)
Copyright: 08/1967
From Forbidden Worlds #145 - 5 pages - A hot-shot PI tries to get a job with the ASG and the director relates a recent tale of John Force as the Magic Agent risks his life to stop a foreign agent sneaking in deadly microbes.
|
|