Issue Contents:
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Heat Wave
- Kid Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Mick Rory
- Wally West (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Rich Buckler
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
"Join S.L.C. for super prizes or cash"
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Christmas card sales kit from Sales Leadership Club. Inside cover.
Heat Wave Plays It Cool!
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Heat Wave
- Mick Rory
- Iris West Allen
- Sims (Heat Wave Henchman)
- Moxie (Heat Wave Henchman)
- Doc Synett
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Characters added by David Marchand via the GCD Error Tracker.
Beef Up Your T-Shirts.
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Davis (uncertain)
- Inks: Jack Davis (uncertain)
Story Notes
Ad for meat snacks and logo t-shirts. On top of page between page 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On bottom of page between page 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Write Right Now!
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for high school rings, comics, body building, toy putty, stamps, The American Red Cross, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. Includes a text only, classified ad section titled "Market Place". Between page 6 and 7 of the previous story.
Batman and the Corsair of Crime
Storyline
The Corsair is holding Commissioner Gordon and Officer O'Hara for ransom but is foiled by Batman and Robin when they distract his crew with Hostess Fruit Pies.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Commissioner James Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Corsair of Crime
- Officer O'Hara
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies from continental Baking company. On first page between page 10 and 11 of the previous story.
3 Amazing Batman Thrillers! (1)
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Marshall Rogers
- Inks: Marshall Rogers
Story Notes
Promo for Batman Spectacular (DC Special Series #15). Top of second page between page 10 and 11 of previous story.
"From the pages of Adventure Comics..."
Characters
- Boston Brand (mainstream Universe)
- Deadman (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
House ad for Showcase #105, which was never released. Bottom left of second page between page 10 and 11 of previous story.
The DC Classics! (1)
Characters
- Bat Lash
Credits
- Pencils: James Sherman
- Inks: Maurice Whitman
Story Notes
House ad for Demand Classics #1 and Western Classics #1, both of which never was released. Bottom right of second page between page 10 and 11 of previous story.
Super Hang Ups
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Princess Diana (mainstream Universe)
- Spider-Man
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Wonder Woman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Peter Parker
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
Ad for giant posters and sales people for Christmas cards and gifts. On first page between page 14 and 15 of the previous story.
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha! It's the infamous Milk Duds superduds sweepstakes!"
Characters
- The Joker (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
Ad for Milk Duds and the Infamous Milk Duds Superduds Sweepstakes. On second and third page between page 14 and 15 of previous story.
Superhero Merchandise
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Billy Batson (mainstream Universe)
- Captain Marvel (mainstream Universe)
- Princess Diana (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Wonder Woman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
Ad for t-shirts and beach towels with DC comics characters. On forth page between page 14 and 15 of previous story.
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Story Notes
Letters from Jeff Demos, Paul Zuckerman, and Mark Dunker.
Be a Draftsman
Characters
- Gary B. Bidleman
Story Notes
Ad for draftsman training course with testimonials. On top of first page between stories.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for coins and currency, body building, x-ray spex, comics, and more. Sanford Schwarz & Co. agent. On bottom of first page between stories.
On August 8th...
Characters
Story Notes
House ad for The Vixen series, unpublished. On top of second page between stories.
Strong Arms
Story Notes
Ad for Mike Marvels' Scientific Isomet for developing muscles. On bottom of second page between stories.
The Case of the Missing Super-Speed!
Characters
- Kid Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Wally West (mainstream Universe)
- Mary West
- Rudolph West
- Liza Brodner
- Howie
Credits
- Script: Paul Kupperberg
- Pencils: Alex Saviuk
- Inks: Frank Chiaramonte
- Colors: Mario Sen
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Characters added by David Marchand via the GCD Error Tracker.
Task Force / Tank Trap (1)
Story Notes
Ad for two games from Helen of Toy, Co. Printed sideways. Between page 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Subscribe (1)
Story Notes
House subscription ad for Direct Currents News Letter and DC comics. Top of page between page 6 and 7 of the previous story.
"The sound and the fury"
Story Notes
House ad for Army at War and G.I. Combat. Bottom of page between page 6 and 7 of the previous story.
Volume 78 Issue 27 - Week of July 3, 1978
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Ragman
- Rory Regan
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Answer Man
Credits
- Editing: Bob Rozakis
Fun Factory (1)
Story Notes
Ad for mail order novelty itmes.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad for selling cards and gifts. Inside back cover.
Super Pilots Only Fly Testor Gliders!
Characters
- Capt. Testor
Story Notes
Ad for ready to assemble gliders. On back cover.