Published: October 1961
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Story Featuring Superman
"Is it a man... is it a bird? No--it's a jailbird!"
"Guards can't stop him because he's bulletproof!"
Superman stops a 20th century "Achilles" and discovers his secret.
Per Tom Orzechowski, the story was based on "Achilles vs. Superman" from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #63.
"Hans Blitz... Emil Cornplaster... Elmer Smogg? ...Joe Jones... Tim Snodgrass? ...Murgatroyd Mertz?..."
Mr. Mxyzptlk changes his name to try to prevent Superman from sending him back to the 5th dimension.
"You grabbed that falling hotel sign in the nick of time, Superman!"
An IRS agent decides that Superman owes back taxes and Superman must pay within 24 hours.
Story recycled from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #114.
Story Featuring Hy Wire
"-And now I present Hy Wire..."
Letter Column Featuring Metropolis Mailbag
Letters from Cathy Prewett, Jon Natlo, Thomas Rybak, Paul Gambaccini, Jimmy Pells, Diana Rhoades, Rex Peterson. Steve Marshall, and Ed Bryant. The response to Paul Gambaccini establishes that Martha Kent's full maiden name is Martha Hudson Clark.
Ad Featuring Wallace Brown Greeting Cards
"If you know just 20 people... you can make at least $50.00"
Back cover.
Ad Featuring Jowett Institute of Physical Training
"The world's greatest molder of handsome he-men and champs out of weaklings says..."
Inside back cover.
Ad Featuring 150 Civil War Soldiers
"Two complete armies--the Blues and the Greys!"
Ad Featuring Frontier Cabin
"Big enough for 2-3 kids!"
Ad Featuring Palisades Amusement Park Admission
"Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey."
House ad for Batman Annual (DC, 1961 series) #1, "on sale everywhere".
Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll Ice Cream Bar
"Wow'wee! That's for me..."
Ad Featuring Tootsie [all other candies]
"Ah'm a fudge judge!"
Ad Featuring Revolutionary War Soldiers
"204 revolutionary war soldiers only $1.98"
Ad Featuring Centre Coins
"Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches"
House ad for Secret Origins (DC, 1961 series) #1, "on sale everywhere".
House ad for Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #3, "on sale everywhere".
Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll
"Nero fiddled while Room burned..."
Ad Featuring Art Instruction, Inc. courses
"Contest prize: $495.00 scholarship in commercial art"
Inside front cover.
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