Issue Contents:
The Falcon Returns!
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: John Romita
- Pencils: Marie Severin
- Inks: John Romita
- Inks: Marie Severin
- Inks: Bill Everett
- Letters: Morrie Kuramoto
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Per Nick Caputo: "This is a patchwork cover. Marie Severin likely provided a preliminary cover sketch for Jack Kirby, with Bill Everett inking. John Romita altered the Falcon figure and Marie Severin added Diamond Head." Info updated May 2020.
"Famous name prizes or cash... from Olympic"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for Olympic Sales Club, Inc.
The Fate of... the Falcon!
"...the police have cordoned off the entire area!"
Storyline
In Harlem, the Falcon is on the run after being framed for killing a member of the Diamond Heads, an anti-white hate group. Captain America and the Falcon defeat Diamond Head, the leader of the group, and find out that he is Rocky the Lynx, one of the Maggia's top lieutenants. The Maggia was hoping to use the Diamond Heads to cause so much trouble that they could easily take over Harlem.
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Sam Rosen
The Race to Danger
Characters
- Bobby
- Jim Driscoll
Story Notes
Comics ad for Lee Leens pants from H.D. Lee Company, Inc. between story pages 3 and 4.
"Marvel-ous mags on sale right now!"
Story Notes
Between story pages 6 and 7 on top portion of page.
Featuring Marvelmania
"Exciting new club Marvelmania International"
Characters
- Captain America
- Hulk
- Iron Man
- Human Torch
- Spider-Man
- Daredevil
- Thor
- Dr. Doom
- Silver Surfer
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby (uncertain)
Story Notes
Ad for Marvelmania International between story pages 6 and 7 on lower portion of page.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Storyline
Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
Story Notes
between story pages 6 and 7
"Look, fellows!"
Story Notes
Ad solicits boys to sell Grit magazine. Between story pages 9 and 10.
Shop by Mail; Stamps
"Nobody loves The Hulk!"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps and novelty items, beneath story half-page number 12.
Featuring Centre Coin Co.
"Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches"
Story Notes
Bottom page ad for collectible coins, beneath story half-page 13.
Shop by Mail
"$1,000 look for $27"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads, including ads for back-issue comics, between story pages 15 and 16.
"I’m 11 years old... and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 a week"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads, including ads for back-issue comics, between story pages 18 and 19.
Shop by Mail
"Market place"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads, including ads for pulps and back-issue comics, between story pages 18 and 19.
"Mini-bulletins to skim, scan, and savor!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes Stan's Soapbox and a questionnaire/survey about various aspects of Marvel.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Story Notes
Ad for the North American School of Drafting.
"Dear Stan and Gene, Real good job on Cap #122."
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letters of comment from readers Richard Aiken, Guy Owen, Bennet Marks, Gary Lee Stuber, Moose White, Gary Zweng, and Dave Richter. Includes “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.â€
"Either that bulge goes, or I do!"
Story Notes
Ad for the "Slim Gard" and the "Slimmer Shake."
Featuring Theodore Audel & Co.
"Audel skill-building practical guides"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for self-improvement books.
"Make money get prizes with fast selling American seeds"
Characters
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Rick Barry
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Co.