Issue Contents:
Mirror Menace of Mars!
Storyline
A Cyresian is attempting to pull Captain Martin into a crystal mountain.
Characters
- Captain Bill Martin
- Cyresian
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Gil Kane
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Draw Me
Story Notes
Ad to enter to win a $430 scholarship for commercial artists. Art appears to be a pencil sketch. On inside front cover.
Mirror Menace of Mars!
Storyline
Captain Bill Martin discovers a Cyresian on Mars and then assists the Cyresians to forstall an attack on them by the Yann.
Characters
- Captain Bill Martin
- Cyresian scientists
- Yann army personnel
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
Story Notes
Pencils and inks credits from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided to the GCD by DC Comics.
Characters
- "Stinger" Ray
Story Notes
Ad for Tootsie Rolls, in limerick style.
Leonard Euler (1)
Storyline
Science information on mathematician and astronomer Leonard Euler accompanied by illustrations.
Your Passport to Strange Journeys...
Featuring Tales of the Unexpected; My Greatest Adventure
Story Notes
House ad for Tales of the Unexpected #38 and My Greatest Adventure #32, with cover images, noted as "on sale".
The Man Who Met Himself!
Storyline
In the 24th century, explorer Ken Carver is contacted by stranded explorer Karr-Vir from a reverse universe, and rescues him after a search on three other planets.
Characters
- Ken Carver
- Intergalactic Surveying Bureau
- Clygor (photo)
- Manu
- Thorl
- Karr-Vir
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Manny Stallman
- Inks: John Giunta
Story Notes
Pencils and inks credits from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided to the GCD by DC Comics.
Characters
- "Driver" Carr
Story Notes
Ad for Tootsie Roll Pops, in limerick style.
Fred Finds a Way!
Storyline
Fred finds that there are other ways to participate in his favorite activity of baseball, despite physical limitations or being rejected for the team.
Characters
- Fred
- Jimmy
- baseball coach
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. Credits from a list by Lionel English via Donald Dale Milne.
"Be my guest at the Clyde Beatty & Cole Bros. Combined Shows Circus"
Characters
- Superman
- Emmett Kelly
Story Notes
Ad for circus at Palisades Amusement Park, with coupon for free child's admission from "March 27th thru May 10th."
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
The editor answers letters from readers asking questions about space. Includes a logo illustration. Readers are identified by initials only, not names.
Parade of the Planets!
Storyline
Lloyd Vincent recounts how he solved a mystery and prevented an alien from stealing earth from its orbit for a contest. Story hinges on the geography of King County, Maryland.
Characters
- Lloyd Vincent
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Frank Giacoia
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Characters
- Chris
Story Notes
Ad for Tootsie Roll Fudge, in limerick style.
"Although Saturn has 9 satellites..."
Storyline
Science information on unusual planetary satellites accompanied by illustrations.
Exact Replica Army Grenade
Story Notes
Ad for toy grenade that "explodes" using toy gun caps. Sold by Josely Company.
Do You Want Spending Money?
Story Notes
Ad for salespeople for patriotic and religious mottoes.
Yes, We Give You Premiums or Cash! (1)
Story Notes
Ad for salespeople for Cloverine Brand Salve from Wilson Chemical Co. On inside back cover.
We'll Ripple Your Body with Muscles - Load T.N.T. in Your Fists
Characters
- Mickey Mantle
- Joe Louis
Story Notes
Ad for training tips booklet. On back cover.