Issue Contents:
I Knew the Unknown Soldier!
The Top TV Comic Stars Come from DC
Story Notes
House ad for the television shows Batman (ABC), The Adventures of Superman (syndicated), the New Adventures of Superman (CBS), and the Broadway musical "It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman". Black and white ad located inside front cover.
I Knew the Unknown Soldier!
"I knew the unknown soldier!"
Storyline
Rock keeps encountering a nameless soldier who saves his life in various skirmishes but seems to vanish before anyone else sees him. Finally, the soldiers of Easy Company witness his death as he is crushed by a tank he managed to blow up. Later, Rock learns from his superiors that the brave hero will be honored as the Unknown Soldier of World War II.
Characters
- Sgt. Rock
- Easy Company [Wildman
- Little Sure Shot
- Ice Cream Soldier
- Bulldozer
- Jackie Johnson]
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
Story Notes
Story in two parts of 5.67 and 8.67 pages.
"Said a cat suffocating in Squaresville..."
Story Notes
House ad for DC comics, promoting the "Go-Go Checks" cover design, and written in limerick form (known to be a favorite of assistant editor Bridwell).
A Super-Scoop!
Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
Story Notes
House ad for Superman (DC, 1939 series) #187 (June 1966), with cover shown, and advertised as "On Sale Apr. 14th". A couple more blurbs were added to the final cover image that was finally released. Located between story pages 6 and 7.
River Crossing, Guard Duty, Calisthenics, Frogmen Mess Hall (1)
Featuring This Ain't the Army!
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Four gag panels on life in the army.
"It's tough living in an apartment."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Hobby Hint from James Lovett of Ravenel, S.C.
Story Notes
Listing of DC comics on sale in the second half of April 1966.
Your Free Trip Around the World!
Storyline
A sea captain shows two boys how to travel the world, at the library.
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. This PSA appeared previously in December 1963 DC comics.
A Showcase Disgrace
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Orlando
- Inks: Mike Esposito
Story Notes
House ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #62 (May-June 1966), with cover shown, advertised as "Now on Sale!"
Statue of Liberty Division
Credits
- Script: Morris Waldinger
- Pencils: Morris Waldinger
- Inks: Tom Nicolosi
Story Notes
Four panels about the 77th Infantry Division during World Wars I and II.
Second Chance for a Dead Man!
"Which road does a man take when the right choice spells the difference between life and death?"
Storyline
A soldier comes to a crossroads, uncertain of the route he should take to continue on his mission. The story continues, to show what would happen on each road, but both end in his death.
Credits
- Script: Howard Liss
- Pencils: Jack Abel
- Inks: Jack Abel
Scooter? Who He?
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Orlando
- Inks: Joe Orlando
Story Notes
House ad for Swing with Scooter (DC, 1966 series) #1 (June-July 1966), with cover shown, and advertised as "On Sale Apr. 7th".
Batman and Detective Comics Started Something New
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
Story Notes
House ad promoting two-page centerfold pin-ups to be appearing in several DC comics, which began with Batman #181 and Detective Comics #352 (both June 1966).
"Dear Editor: How about an all-Navy DC Giant?"
Credits
- Script: Robert Kanigher
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Lionel Illiger, Stephen Fellerby, Marty Cummings, and Mary Michaels.
"Guess what I've got, Andy!"
Story Notes
Inside back cover; advertisement for the G. I. Joe Club.