Operator 5: America's Undercover Ace
Jimmy Christopher, America's Undercover Ace, also known as Operator 5, was the main character of the self titled Operator 5 magazine published by Popular Publications. From April, 1934 to November, 1939, forty-eight issues in total, Jimmy Christopher fought and lead American forces into battle against threats to destroy America.
During the 1930's Americans where deeply shaken by the Great Depression, they still remembered the nightmares of World War One, and they began to see the new nightmares starting to develop into what would be World War Two. As threats of espionage and terrorism on American soil began to increase, so did the fears that America itself was not beyond the reach of tyranny, invasion, and occupation.
America turned to a fictional character, Jimmy Christopher, known as Operator 5 of the U.S. Secret Service, to face the all too real threats of U.S. invasion and lead Americans out of the present gloom and into the sunshine of victory.
This site provides the Internet Generation an opportunity to turn back the clock and re-visit America during a horrific time in world history. Jimmy Christopher leads us on exciting, action packed adventures where science combines with the evil forces of militaristic armies and spies based on world domination.
Here is Chapter One from The Melting Death.
Operator 5 Pulp Replicas
- The Masked Invasion
- The Invisible Empire
- The Yellow Scourge
- The Melting Death
- The Cavern of the Damned
- Master of Broken Men
- Invasion of the Dark Legions
- The Green Death Mists
- Legions of Starvation
- The Red Invaders
- League of War Monsters
- The Army of the Dead
- March of the Flame Marauders
- Blood Reign of the Dictator
- Invasion of the Yellow Warlords
- Legions of the Death Master
- Hosts of the Flaming Death
- Invasion of the Crimson Death Cult
Operator 5 Trade Paperback Reprints
- The Army of the Dead
- Blood Reign of the Dictator
- Invasion of the Crimson Death Cult
- Liberty's Suicide Legion
- Revolt of the Devil Men
- The Dawn that Shook the World
- Winged Hordes of the Yellow Vulture
Operator 5 E-Books Acrobat Format
- The Masked Invasion
- The Invisible Empire
- The Yellow Scourge
- The Melting Death
- The Cavern of the Damned
- Master of Broken Men
- Invasion of the Dark Legions
- The Green Death Mists
- Legions of Starvation
- The Red Invaders
- League of War Monsters
- The Army of the Dead
- Blood Reign of the Dictator
- Legions of the Death Master
- Attack of the Blizzard Men
- Raiders of the Red Death
- War Masters from the Orient
- Revolt of the Devil Men
- The Suicide Battalion
Operator 5: Cast of Characters: Jimmy Christopher
From The Masked Invasion Jimmy Christopher's face, even when masked by the black velvet, was cleanly chiseled, his eyes bright blue and flashing with the alertness of youth. His forehead was high, his chin firmly determined. He was in his early twenties, yet there was an unshakable confidence in his bearing that added stature to his years. His manner was briskly business-like; and yet, deep in his eyes, a cloudy blackness masked his thoughts.
Operator 5: Cast of Characters: Tim Donovan
Tim Donovan is Operator 5's assistant and close friend. Although Tim is but a young boy, his street smarts and young appearance allow for him too go unnoticed where others would be detected. Tim has the honor of being the only character other than Jimmy Christopher to appear in every novel.
Operator 5: Cast of Characters: Diane Elliot
Diane Elliot is the star reporter for the Amalgamated Press. Constantly after the big story, her path often crosses that of Operator 5 during times of crisis. Over the series, Diane and Jimmy become close friends and she often plays a critical role in the adventure.
Operator 5: Cast of Characters: John Christopher
John Christopher, although retired from the American Intelligence, often comes to the aid of his son to play a role in the organization of America's defenses.
From The Masked Invasion :
Jimmy Christopher crossed toward a man sitting in a huge easy chair, near a glowing fireplace. This was his father, John Christopher, once known as Operator Q-6 of the American Intelligence, now retired. There was a bullet embedded in John Christopher's body so close to the heart that no surgeon had ever dared attempt to remove it, and that bullet had ended Q-6's last case. His hand clasped his son's firmly.
Operator 5: Cast of Characters: Nan Christopher
Nan is Jimmy's twin sister and often particpates in the resolution of the crisis at hand. Many times, when Jimmy is under close surveilance by the enemy, Nan will deceive all by disguising as Operator 5 and leading the enemy away. Even if it does mean immediate capture by the enemy!
From The Masked Invasion:
A remarkable similarity of face characterized them. Nan Christopher was utterly feminine, her blonde hair waved softly about her face; her lips were red and full, her eyes the same warm blue as her brother's; and yet they seemed one. Their age was the same; they were twins. More than once Nan Christopher had garbed herself in her brother's clothes and, lowering her voice, fooled their closest friends.
Operator 5: Cast of Characters: Z-7
Z-7 is the man who is head of Chief of Intelligence. His responsibility is to coordinate the efforts of the Secret Service. During times of crisis, he delegates all operational control over to Operator 5 and acts as the offical liason between Operator 5 and the White House.
Not much else is known of this mysterious man, except for this description:
Into the light strode a man garbed in gray, his hair raven-black, his eyes shining with the deep brilliance of black diamonds.
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