Issue Contents:
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Frenchy Blake's Jewel Gang (1)
"Wuxtry! $1000,000 jool robbery..."
Storyline
Using information obtained from a police stool pigeon, the Bat-Man sets aim on one Frenchy Blake, leader of a notorious jewel theft ring.
Characters
- The Bat-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Commissioner James Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Gimpy (Police stool pigeon)
- Kelly (Policeman)
- Frenchy Blake (villain)
- Blake's gang [Slick
- others unnamed] (villains)
- jewel thieves (villains)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Letters: Bob Kane
Story Notes
In his book "Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters and the Birth of the Comic Book" (Basic Books, 2004), Gerard Jones incorrectly attributes the inks to Jerry Robinson. Kane signs again - as "Rob't Kane" - on the final page.
Featuring Action Comics
"The thrilling adventures of Superman appear each and every month in Action Comics!"
"John, Mildred and Frank are excused for orchestra rehearsal."
Characters
- John
- Mildred
- Frank
The Dope Ring
"Due to the recent widespread marijuana dope deaths, a determined effort has been..."
Characters
- Speed Saunders (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkins
- George Casson
- Policy Pete
- Ina Marcy
- Lt. Gregory
- Clancy
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
- Letters: Fred Guardineer
Killing by Proxy
"I need you're [sic] help."
Characters
- Buck Marshall (mainstream Universe)
- Billings
- John Mason
- Spot Sawyer
Credits
- Script: Fraisic Marot
- Pencils: Fraisic Marot
- Inks: Fraisic Marot
Story Notes
Story printed in red and black only.
Saboteurs Bomb Steamer (1)
"The steamer Daro, of the Baralian Line..."
Characters
- Bart Regan (mainstream Universe)
- Agent Jack Steele
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils:
- Inks:
The Bagilan Ruby (1)
"Holy socks!"
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger (mainstream Universe)
- Wing How (mainstream Universe)
- Lee Travis (mainstream Universe)
- Wing (mainstream Universe)
- Lara Fay
- Miss Blaine
Credits
- Script: Jim Chambers
- Pencils: Jim Chambers
- Inks: Jim Chambers
Human Cargo
"With a mixed feeling of horror and nausea, the group of men gathered around..."
Characters
- Captain Benson
- Patrolman Thomson
Credits
- Script: Jack Anthony
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
Story Notes
Text story with illustrations.
Storyline
Sold by All-American Fencers Guild
Big Extra Value
Streamlined Bike
The New Orleans Mardi Gras Murder, Part 2 (1)
"They say curiosity killed a cat..."
Characters
- Bruce Nelson (mainstream Universe)
- Ed Lane
- Lili Gravet
Credits
- Pencils: Tom Hickey
- Inks: Tom Hickey
Story Notes
Script previously credited to Hickey, but the Who's Who reveals only art credits.
The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu, Part 12 (1)
"Suddenly the mastiff's howlings ceased..."
Characters
- Dr. Fu Manchu
- Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
- Dr. Petrie
- Rev. J. D. Eltham
- Greba Eltham
- Caesar (dog)
Credits
- Script: 武田愛子
- Pencils: Leo O'Mealia (uncertain)
- Inks: Leo O'Mealia (uncertain)
Reprint Notes
from Dr. Fu Manchu daily (Bell Syndicate)
Story Notes
Last appearance, story not finished. Artist credits by Craig Delich. The strip ran in newspapers in 1930 and 1931.
"Have you ever seen George Washington with a mustache?"
Characters
- George Washington
Story Notes
Includes separate column titled "Odd Stamps Facts". 2nd page includes several ads from stamps dealers.
The Truxon Hall Fox Hunt (1)
"The famous manor of Colonel Carrington-Bayle..."
Characters
- Cosmo (mainstream Universe)
- Colonel Carrington-Bayle
- Elaine
- Fisher (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Sven Elven
- Inks: Sven Elven
- Letters: Sven Elven
Story Notes
Story printed in red and black only.
The Whitethorne Inheritance (1)
"People who don't keep their hands to themselves..."
Storyline
Slam stands to inherit assets worth one million dollars if he can survive one night in Caleb Whitethorne's residence.
Characters
- Slam Bradley (mainstream Universe)
- Shorty Morgan (mainstream Universe)
- Sidney Whitethorne
- Aunt Sadie Whitethorne
- Higgins
- Lucy Wentworth
- Ronald Whitethorne
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils:
- Inks:
Story Notes
A car identified as the Superman Streamline Six is purchased by Slam Bradley.
Featuring All-American Comics; Movie Comics
"Thanks again, boys and girls of America..."
Characters
- Hop Harrigan
- Gene Autry
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Fun for Everybody with Spencer Fireworks
"See Dad!"
Story Notes
Back cover.