Issue Contents:
Characters
- The Phantom Stranger (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Inks: Neal Adams
- Colors: Neal Adams (uncertain)
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Please Help Me to Earn
Story Notes
Send $1.25 for a box of 300 name labels from The Writewell Co., 319 Transit Building, Boston, Mass 02115.
Men Call Me the Phantom Stranger
Storyline
The Phantom Stranger finds young Robbie and his buddies in a spooky cave, all scared of a curse. He tells them a scary story about curses and then leaves. Soon after, Doctor Thirteen and his wife Marie arrive to investigate a supposed town curse. They assure the kids there's no such thing as a curse and go on to tell them another story. After, the Phantom Stranger returns and he and Doctor Thirten decide to work together to figure out what's really behind the town curse.
Characters
- The Phantom Stranger (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Thirteen (mainstream Universe)
- Marie Thirteen (mainstream Universe)
- Robbie
Credits
- Script: Mike Friedrich
- Pencils: Jerry Grandenetti
- Inks: Bill Draut
- Letters: Milt Snapinn (uncertain)
Story Notes
Framing sequence in segments of 3, 1.67, and 3.67 pages.
The Three Signs of Evil
Storyline
The Phantom Stranger and artist Mark Davis tackle a cult of evil assassins who have staked-out three locations in New York City as places where ceremonies and a human sacrifice will give them great powers - Columbus Circle, Times Square, and Washington Square Park.
Characters
- The Phantom Stranger (mainstream Universe)
- Mark Davis (artist)
- members of the Moon Cult (villains)
- NYC police officer
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
The Zeroids Are Here!
Pie Wagon
"The Pie Wagon is here!"
Story Notes
Ad for a pie hauling wagon at $2.00 from Monogram Models Inc., Morton Grove, Illinois. On top half of page after page 8.
He's Coming Your Way! Will You Meet Him?
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Inks: Neal Adams
Story Notes
House ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #80 (February 1969). On bottom half of page after page 8.
"Magic Cigarette Case"
Story Notes
Novelties from Go-Go Craft, Dept. 65DC68, Box 98, Elicott Sta., Buffalo, N.Y. 14205. On top of page after page 10.
Now on T.V.!
Characters
Story Notes
House promo for Batman-Superman Hour tv show and the Aquaman Show on CBS-TV Network. On bottom half of page after page 10.
December 1968 Moonwalk
"America's space program is rapidly closing in on…"
Story Notes
Ad for American Space Program Collector's Set models from Revell for $11.00. At bottom of page 12.
I Talked with the Dead!
Storyline
The Thirteen family is believed to be under a curse, but Terry Thirteen makes a promise to his father that he will always look for a rational explanation to any supposed supernatural event. Five years after his father's death, he learns how his father worked to reinforce that promise.
Characters
- Marie Leeds
- Dr. Thirteen [Origin]
- Nanny (flashback)
Credits
- Pencils: Leonard Starr
- Inks: Leonard Starr
- Inks: Wayne Howard
The Big One Is Here!
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
Story Notes
House ad for Our Army at War (DC, 1952 series) #203 (February-March 1969). After page 19.
If You Have or Want a Pet
Story Notes
Send $1.00 for one copy each of Pet Care, and Secrets of Dog Training from Pet Care, Dept. 128, P.O. Box 397, Rockville Center, N.Y. 11571. After page 21.
New "Matchbox" Models of the Month
Story Notes
Ad for Matchbox Models #62 Mercury Cougar and #6 Ford Pickup.
#7: Who Ever Heard of Jay Scott Pike!?!
Story Notes
Articles on Dolphin creator Jay Scott Pike, and the 1968 Academy Con. Also question from Barry Lee Zlochower.
#2 [The Golden Age Green Lantern]
Characters
Story Notes
Facts on the Golden Age Green Lantern.
Naturally… It Goes on Sale at Midnight Dec. 19th
Credits
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
Story Notes
House ad for The Witching Hour (DC, 1969 series) #1 (February-March 1969).
Girls! Now You Can Have a Fabulous Figure the 6 Second Way!
"It is almost like a miracle."
Story Notes
Send $1.70 for book Isometrics - The Static Way to Physical Fitness from Bond Book Co., Dept. A-21302, 43 West 51st Street, New York, New York 10023. On back cover.
Now. Real Formula I Racing in HO Scale!
Story Notes
Back cover.