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A welcome from the editor and solicitation for reader submissions, along with indicia.

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Introduction of Peter's sidekick, Tinymite. Peter and Tinymite are kidnapped in their sleep by The Rat, and delivered to evil scientist Watt A. Dogg, who intends to ship them to the moon to see if it is made of creme cheese. Peter attempts to seize control of the ship, and veers off-course, landing on a strange planet. Peter and Tinymite meet the sole inhabitant (who's identity is revealed next issue as The Weatherman).

Characters

• Peter Pupp
• Tinymite
• Watt A. Dogg

Credits

• Script: Bob Kane
• Pencils: Bob Kane
• Inks: Bob Kane

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The Hawk learns of a plan by slaver Captain Merrystone to attack Hawk's ship at dawn in retaliation for Hawk's interference in his slave trade. Hawk, in disguise, eludes Merrystone's men, and returns to his ship to warn his men. Before the attack, Hawk's men board another of Merrystone's ships, and convinces them to free their slaves and join him. When dawn arrives, Merrystone finds Hawk under sail, and immune to his attack. Hawk waits to find his opportunity to follow through on his promise of returning the slaves to their home.

Characters

• The Hawk, Fluth
• Sagua
• Merrystone

Credits

• Script: Will Eisner
• Pencils: Will Eisner
• Inks: Will Eisner

Characters

• Bobby
• Miss Eiffel
• Philip Fadeout

Credits

• Script: S. M. Iger
• Pencils: S. M. Iger
• Inks: S. M. Iger

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fun activity page, including coloring-book item, complete a nursery rhyme, connect the dots, word puzzle, and "find the objects". There is a second one-page Puzzle Phun feature in sequence 16.

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The ship "Pharoah" returns to Marsaille as Napoleon Bonaparte threatens upheaval in France. The ship owner Morrelle learns Edmond Dantes has assumed command during the voyage upon the death of Capt. Leclare, which has rankled Dante's rival, Danglars. Dantes possesses a letter, given to him by Leclare, with instructions to deliver it when the password "Elba" is given. Dantes delivers it, but is witnessed by Danglars. Dantes then visits his fiancee, and learns that of a jealous rival for her affection, Fernand Mondego, who would kill his rival. Danglars schemes with Mondego to make it so.

Characters

• Edmond Dantes
• M. Danglars
• Fernand Mondego
• the fair Mercedes
• Mr. Morrell

Credits

• Script: Man of Action
• Pencils: Jack Kirby
• Inks: Jack Kirby
• Letters: Jack Kirby

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Spencer, recuperating from a gunshot wound, intends to rest and go on vacation, until his friend and reporter, Doakes, informs him of the trial of "Lucky" Lucifer for murder. Spencer attends the trial, where Lucifer is found guilty and sentenced to hang. Lucifer vows vengeance on Judge Grayson, and sets in motion a plan. His gang kidnaps Lucifer's brother, a scientist with the knowledge to bring back the dead to life.

Characters

• Spencer Steel
• Doakes
• Lucky Lucifer
• Judge Grayson

Credits

• Pencils: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
• Inks: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

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Evil scientist Kromo kidnaps Stuart Taylor, and with his equipment, transfers their minds between their bodies. Dr. Hayward and his daughter Lora (Taylor's girlfriend), unaware that Kromo now controls Taylor's body, welcome Taylor home. Hayward catches on, but is overpowered by Taylor. Taylor captures Lora and departs.

Characters

• Stuart Taylor
• Kromo
• Dr. Hayward
• Lora/Laura Hayward

Credits

• Pencils: Christian Haugen
• Inks: Christian Haugen

Characters

• Uncle Otto

Credits

• Script: Will Eisner
• Pencils: Will Eisner
• Inks: Will Eisner

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short bios for Fay Wray, Eddie Kantor, Clark Gable, Dame May Whitty, Anna Sten, Miriam Jordan, Harpo Marx, Shirley Temple, Ramon Novarro, Edgar Bergen, Buddy Ebsen, Billy Gilbert, and Walt Disney.

Characters

• Fay Wray (first strip)
• Eddie Cantor (first strip)
• Clark Gable (first strip)
• Dame May Whitty (first strip)
• Anna Sten (second strip)
• Victor Moore (second strip)
• Miriam Jordan (second strip)
• Harpo Marx (second strip)
• Shirley Temple (third strip)
• Ramon Navarro (third strip)
• Edgar Bergen (third strip)
• Buddy Ebsen (fourth strip)
• Billy Gilbert (fourth strip)
• Walt Disney (fourth strip)

Credits

• Script: Toni Blum
• Pencils: Bill Bossert (uncertain)
• Inks: Bill Bossert (uncertain)

Characters

• Pee Wee
• Bushy
• Uncle Shamus

Credits

• Script: S. M. Iger
• Pencils: S. M. Iger
• Inks: S. M. Iger

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Bob Reynolds and Prof. Van Dyke search for the elusive Sheena, but are captured by her guards. They escape, but, instead of fleeing, approach Sheena in her throne room, and Van Dyke speaks to Sheena in her tongue, stating that they are friendly. Sheena's medicine man regales them with the story of how Sheena came to be Queen of the Jungle. The story begins with an invading force of Moguls. The wildness of the land and the resistance of the native people whittled their numbers down, until the small remaining group of them settled, and lived with the natives. (continued)

Characters

• Sheena [Sheena Rivington]
• Bob Reynolds (appears in all Sheena stories)
• Professor Van Dyke

Credits

• Script: W. Morgan Thomas
• Pencils: Mort Meskin
• Inks: Mort Meskin

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Background information and model-building instructions for two planes, the Bermuda Clipper and the Waco C-7.

Credits

• Script: Les Marshall
• Pencils: Les Marshall
• Inks: Les Marshall

Characters

• Gilda Gay
• Buster
• Joe
• Monty

Credits

• Pencils: Bernard Baily
• Inks: Bernard Baily

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• Pencils: Mariana Chiesa
• Inks: Mariana Chiesa

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Quasimodo, a deformed unfortunate, spends his days confined to Notre Dame, acting as bell-ringer. He is lured by a festival to the Town square, espies Esmeralda, and falls in love. Evil Jehan, who lusts for Esmeralda, lures Quasimodo to kidnap her. Quasimodo is captured, and put into the pillory. Only Esmeralda show mercy on him. Esmeralda has a romantic rendezvous with her rescuer, but the jealous Jehan murders him. Esmeralda is framed for the murder, and sentenced to hang, only to be saved at the last minute by Quasimodo.

Characters

• Quasimodo
• Jehan
• Esmeralda
• Phoebus
• Claude Frollo

Credits

• Script: Dick Briefer (uncertain)
• Script: Andy Clarke
• Pencils: Dick Briefer
• Inks: Dick Briefer

Characters

• Tom Sherrill
• Ellen Sherrill
• Chief Pow-Pow

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• Script:
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The country of Transovania has become provocative, bombing their neighbor Chesterland's munitions plant. Chesterland needs intel in order to respond to the aggression, and sends superspy ZX-5 to infiltrate Transovanian operations in the Kale Valley.

Characters

• ZX-5
• Major Jason

Credits

• Pencils: Will Eisner
• Inks: Will Eisner

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spot illustrations and bios provided for Tom McAuliffe, "Lefty" Grove, Terry McGovern, Cleve Brown, "Battling" Nelson, Ben Heller, Honus Wagner, Helen Wills Moody, Henry Lewis, Walter Hagen, and Jimmy Johnson.

Credits

• Script: Tom Swift
• Pencils: Edwin Loughlin
• Pencils: Will Eisner
• Inks: Edwin Loughlin
• Inks: Will Eisner
• Pencils: Bob Gustafson
• Inks: Bob Gustafson

Characters

• Jumbo Jim

Credits

• Pencils: Will Eisner
• Inks: Will Eisner

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Inspector Dayton has finally crossed paths with the smuggling ring he has been hunting, only to be captured. He escapes, and makes it to the police station, with a plan to capture the ring, known as "The Ace of Spades". The gang manages to elude Dayton's trap, but not without leaving clues to their whereabouts.

Characters

• Inspector Dayton
• Joe the Fink
• "Ace of Spades"

Credits

• Pencils: Will Eisner
• Inks: Will Eisner

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Bart Luger and his band of cutthroats have the Sheriff and his posse surrounded, but Wilton and little Billy flank them. When Billy is in danger of being shot, Wilton has no choice but to engage Bart, and a fight ensues. Wilton knocks out Bart, and attempts to take him captive, but Bart's gang puts a bullet in his back. Billy rides for help, and finds a group of rangers, who bear down on the gang. (continued)

Characters

• Wilton
• Bart Lugar
• Luke Reed
• Billy Danson
• Major Murdock

Credits

• Pencils: Jack Kirby
• Inks: Jack Kirby
• Letters: Jack Kirby

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• Pencils: Bob Kane
• Inks: Bob Kane

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Writer / artist Lee Harris interviews Ben Rosenberg, famed detective, highlighting his career and his tracking down of two felons. Harris draws himself into the feature.

Characters

• Ben Rosenberg (detective)
• Lee Harris
• Charles Palatino (villain)
• Vincent Ceffelli (villain, Palatino's partner)

Credits

• Script: Lee Harris
• Pencils: Lee Harris
• Inks: Lee Harris

Reprint Notes

in Alter Ego (TwoMorrows, 1999 series), Vol. 3, #125 (June 2014) (in black-and-white) in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorn, 1985) June 1985