Issue Contents:
Storyline
Superman demolishes an enemy plane.
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Joe Shuster
Story Notes
Superman's "S" symbol is all yellow.
"At the time of the discovery of America..."
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
On inside front cover, in black & white. Nine unrelated facts, with illustrations.
Superman Goes to Prison (1)
"Editor, the Daily Star?"
Storyline
Clark Kent interviews a former prisoner who was starved and abused by the Coreytown Chain Gang, so Superman decides to get the real scoop on these abuses...and put a stop to them.
Characters
- Walter Crane
- Governor Bixby
- Superintendent Wyman
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Paul Lauretta (uncertain)
- Letters: Paul Lauretta
Story Notes
1st red "S" chest symbol. The splash panel was used, for the most part, for the cover to Superman (DC, 1939 series) #1 (Summer 1939). Synopsis added by Craig Delich. In addition to Shuster, there are a few possible hints of Lauretta's inks visible, but far more of Boring.
The Lefty Larroway Gang, Part 2 (1)
"Weeks pass..."
Characters
- Lefty Larroway (villain)
- Mace (villain)
- Stoop (villain)
- Scoop's editor
Credits
- Pencils: Krystal Hennes
- Inks: Krystal Hennes
Story Notes
Printed in red, black and white.
The Intercity Basketball Tournament (1)
"The Ardale Terriers led by Pep..."
Characters
- Charley Allen
- the coach
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Akira Tanaka
- Inks: Akira Tanaka
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
"Sniff sniff! Sniff!"
Characters
- Rex (a dog)
Credits
- Script: Fred Schwab
- Pencils: Fred Schwab
- Inks: Fred Schwab
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
"Airplane propellers act as brakes..."
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
Two unrelated fact panels.
Big Prizes and Cash Profits for Boys
Episode 10 (1)
"Delighted with Marco's daring and horsemanship..."
Characters
- Nicolo Polo
- Uncle Maffeo
- Rajah Dahg
- his daughter Shela
- Gura Kwas
- Ishar
Credits
- Pencils: Sven Elven
- Inks: Sven Elven
- Letters: Sven Elven
Story Notes
Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.
Fighting Spirit
""Scram!" the larger boy bellowed at the smaller one, shoving him hard enough to..."
Characters
- Tim Murphy
- Jerry
- Big Bill Carson
- Tiger Powers
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
- Script: Ayumu Satou
Story Notes
Text story with illustrations.
How to Be Funny
Shanghaied (1)
"Having escaped from Sung-Wei..."
Storyline
Tex and Bob are shanghaied.
Characters
- Captain Devoe
- Debby
- Uncle Chester
Credits
- Script: Ken Fitch (uncertain)
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Bernard Baily
Story Notes
Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.
Jon Hall (1)
Featuring Film Oddities
"Yankee sea captains and Tahitian beauties were Jon's forebears!"
Characters
- Jon Hall
- Adolphe Menjou
Credits
- Script: George Papp
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
Historic Highlights
Story Notes
Page includes several small ads from stamps dealers.
The 4-G Gang, Part 10 (1)
"Hot on the trail of the gunmen..."
Characters
- Slug
- Butch
- Trigger
Credits
- Pencils: Fraisic Marot
- Inks: Fraisic Marot
Story Notes
Printed in red, black and white.
The Treasure of Ghenghis Khan
"Deep in the forests of inner Mongolia..."
Characters
- a genii
- Gurra
- Kyama
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
The Old West
"The rodeo began with the contests cowboys used to indulge in after the season's work was ended."
Credits
- Pencils: Terry Gilkison
- Inks: Terry Gilkison
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.