Issue Contents:
"To save this man's life -- I'm forced to give up the secret of my Barry Allen identity!"
Storyline
Barry changes to The Flash out in the open.
Characters
- Barry Allen
- Flash
- Frank Curtis
Credits
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Super Gifts & Gimmicks
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. On inside front cover.
The Mark of the Beast!
Storyline
Clive Yorkin escapes from prison after overusing the Nephron Machine and seriously injuring its inventor, and wanders to Barry Allen's house. Meanwhile, Barry is on a drug raid with Frank Curtis and is compelled to detour while returning home, by a psychic's powers.
Characters
- Barry Allen
- Flash
- Clive Yorkin
- Dr. Gilbert Nephron
- prison guards
- Detective Frank Curtis
- Chief Matthew Paulson
- common criminals
- Iris Allen
- Melanie
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Alex Saviuk
- Inks: Willemien Rodenburg
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Origin of Clive Yorkin as a superpowered madman. Continued from The Flash #273; continued in The Flash #275. References The Flash #271-273.
Here They Are! Batman & Robin With Magnetic Hands And Feet
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Story Notes
Ad for magnetic toy figures. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
Pick Up Sticks.
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Davis (uncertain)
- Inks: Jack Davis (uncertain)
Story Notes
Ad for meat snacks. On top of second page between pages 4-5 of 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 second page between pages 4-5 of story.
Someone Is Kidnapping the Great Chefs of Gotham City
Storyline
Mr. Foxx has kidnapped the great chefs of Gotham City to enjoy their masterpieces, but on his next ransom collection Batman substitutes Hostess Cup Cakes, and follows Mr. Foxx home to capture him.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Commissioner Jim Gordon
- Mr. Foxx
- unnamed chefs
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Ad in comic form for Hostess Cup Cakes from Continental Baking Company. On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
Our Two Wild Westerns...Are Wilder than the West Ever Was!
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
Ad for Jonah Hex #25 and Weird Western Tales #56. On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
"Hey kids, have as much fun in Fruit Stripe Land as you do chewing Fruit Stripe Gum."
Characters
- Yipes
Story Notes
Ad for chewing gum; includes a maze. On first page between pages 10-11 of story.
"How would you like to come to New York City..."
Characters
- Wonder Woman (photo of Lynda Carter)
Story Notes
Ad for contest connected to "The New Adventures of Wonder Woman" TV show from Warner Bros., Inc. On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
Come with Us to the Startling World of Krypton (1)
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
House ad for World of Krypton 3-issue series, on sale April 12th, May 10th, and June 7th. Several panels of stories are shown. On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
Now it Can Be Told!
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
House ad for DC Comics Presents #10, with cover shown, on sale March 8th. On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
Be a Draftsman
Characters
- Gary B. Bidleman
Story Notes
Ad for drafting training course and equipment, with testimonial. On top of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
Detective Comics Continues its 40th Anniversary Celebration!
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
House ad for Detective Comics. On bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for high school rings, comics, log home plans, Centuri model rockets, stamps, toys, body building, detective kit, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Orlando
Story Notes
Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation. Pencil credits from: http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2005/11/10/comic-book-urban-legends-revealed-24/ . On first page between pages 16-17 of story.
Kryptonite Rocks!!
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
Ad for rocks resembling Kryptonite, from Mail-Away, Inc. On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]
Credits
- Script: Mike W. Barr
Story Notes
Letters regarding Flash #269-270 from Robert A. Buethe, Tad Roy Christiansen, Tony Edwards, and Roger Schoolcraft, with an illustration.
Volume 79, Issue 9 - Week of March 5, 1979
Storyline
Information on upcoming DC Comics, with a question and answer column and a cartoon. In the Hembeck cartoon, Batman compares Red Tornado to a ghost.
Characters
- Superman
- Thorn
- Bob Rozakis
- Batman
- Red Tornado
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Script: Fred Hembeck
- Pencils: Fred Hembeck
- Inks: Fred Hembeck
- Letters: Fred Hembeck
- Editing: Bob Rozakis
- Editing: Anthony Tollin
204 pc. Revolutionary War Soldiers
Story Notes
Ad for toy soldiers.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts. On inside back cover.
Street Ball
Storyline
NBA stars Rick Barry and Julius "Dr. J" Erving demonstrate their skills at a playground basketball game with some kids and discuss the quality of Spalding autograph basketballs.
Characters
- Rick Barry
- Dr. J [Julius Erving]
- children
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Davis
- Inks: Jack Davis
Story Notes
Back cover; ad for Spalding basketballs in comic strip form.