Issue Contents:
Science vs. Sorcery
Characters
- Kirk (photograph of William Shatner)
- Mr. Spock (photograph of Leonard Nimoy)
Credits
- Pencils: George Wilson
- Inks: George Wilson
- Colors: George Wilson
Story Notes
First painted cover and first cover not to focus on any of the main cast members. Includes black and white inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock.
Josie and the Pussy Cats Cut 4 Records for Kellogg's
Characters
- Josie and the Pussycats
Story Notes
Comic-style ad for 4 45-rpm singles by "Josie and the Pussycats" available through sending in box-tops from Kellogg's cereal boxes. Band name spelled "Pussy Cats" in the ad.
Sceptre of the Sun
Storyline
Kirk and his companions are captured by the wizard Chang, who sends them on a quest for a weapon that will make him master of the universe.
Characters
- Captain James Kirk
- Spock
- Dr. Leonard McCoy
- Montgomery Scott
- Hikaru Sulu
- Chang
- Marla
- Brand
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Alberto Giolitti
- Inks: Alberto Giolitti
Story Notes
Script: Credit from interview with Len Wein (2002-12-06) via Rodrigo Baeza (Per Sandell ed.). Title based upon the TV episode title "Spectre of the Gun". Divided into Part I and Part II but, unlike previous issues, the individual chapters are interrupted by Gold Key feature content and ads.
Gold Key Comics Club News
Characters
- Smokey Bear
Story Notes
Checklist of current releases and descriptions of upcoming Gold Key comics including The Twilight Zone (lllustrated), Smokey Bear (illustrated), Scooby Doo...Where Are You?, Little Lulu, Donald Duck, and the non-comic releases Jokes By Cracky and Pencil Puzzle Fun. Located between pg. 4 and 5 of Part I of the main story.
Australian Operetta stamp/Scientist stamps (1)
Storyline
Short articles on stamp and coin collecting.
Credits
- Script: Frans Boukas
Story Notes
Located between pg. 10 and 11 of Part I of the main story.
Cracky's Got the Answer!
Featuring Cracky
Storyline
Promo for Jokes By Cracky #4.
Characters
- Cracky
Story Notes
Located between p. 3 and 4 of Part II of the main story.
...In the Graphic Arts/...As a Printing Craftsman
Storyline
Profiles of 2 careers.
Story Notes
Located between p. 9 and 10 of Part II of the main story.
Charlie Brown Book Offer (1)
Story Notes
Ad for a box set of 6 books by Charles Schulz adapting Charlie Brown TV specials.