Issue Contents:
Characters
- The Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Death (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Karl Hellfern (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Featuring Action Comics; Adventure Comics; Fun Comics
"Com'on-- I just finished busting a hole through this wall..."
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Batman Meets Doctor Death
"In the study of Dr. Karl Hellfern, later to be more widely known as Doctor Death!"
Storyline
Dr. Death plans to use his new invention of a poisonous pollen extract on any wealthy person who refuses to pay him tribute.
Characters
- The Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Death (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Karl Hellfern (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- John P. van Smith
- Jabah (villain, Death's assistant, introduction, death)
- Dr. Death's gang (villains, introduction for all)
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Letters: Bob Kane
Story Notes
Storyline continues in the next issue. Kane signs again on the final page.
Footprints Often Aid Detectives in Bringing Criminals to Justice!
"There are differences between the coordination of foot muscles of the woman and..."
Characters
- F. B. Gompert
Credits
- Script: Vin Sullivan (uncertain)
- Pencils: Vin Sullivan (uncertain)
- Inks: Vin Sullivan (uncertain)
"Stamp collecting gives the amateur detective plenty of opportunity to test his skill."
Characters
- Franz Josef
Story Notes
2nd page includes separate column titled "Odd Stamp Faccts" and several small ads from stamps dealers.
The Murder of Ace Mullins (1)
"Well I'll be..."
Characters
- Larry Steele (mainstream Universe)
- Ace Mullins (death)
- Jake (villain)
Credits
- Script: Krystal Hennes
- Pencils: Krystal Hennes
- Inks: Krystal Hennes
Story Notes
Story printed in red and black only.
Colonel Walsh and the Coastal Defense Plans (1)
"Listen to those weird sounds..."
Characters
- Bart Regan (mainstream Universe)
- Jack Steele
- Rita Mason
- Major Criley
- Col. Francis Walsh
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Mart Bailey
- Inks: Mart Bailey
The McNeal Kidnappers (1)
"A shadowy form takes a package..."
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger (mainstream Universe)
- Wing How (mainstream Universe)
- Lee Travis (mainstream Universe)
- Wing (mainstream Universe)
- Joe (villain)
- Lou (villain)
- Hymie (villain)
- McNeal
- Hank
Credits
- Script: Jim Chambers
- Pencils: Jim Chambers
- Inks: Jim Chambers
Story Notes
Next story is in Detective Comics #37, though featured on the cover (only) of #34.
A Game for Two
"On two occasions each year Gregory Baxter, multi-millionaire head of..."
Storyline
A thief sends a letter notifying the owner of a famed pearl necklace that the necklace will be stolen the week of May 21st.
Characters
- Gregory Baxter
- Benson
- Inspector Burke
- Dennis Kent
- Orso
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
Fireworks
Fireworks for the 4th of July
The Perfect Crime
"In his long career as detective and tracker of crime and criminals, Speed Saunders never..."
Characters
- Speed Saunders (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Oldbourne
- John Brent (Oldbourne's assistant, death)
- Regan
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
- Letters: Fred Guardineer
The New Orleans Mardi Gras Murder, Part 3 (1)
"The shadowy form of Maria Tonelli..."
Characters
- Bruce Nelson (mainstream Universe)
- Maria Tonelli
- Anthony
- Ed Lane
- Don Hernandez Covina
Credits
- Script: Tom Hickey
- Pencils: Tom Hickey
- Inks: Tom Hickey
The Avenger (1)
"Dean Hollyday, at breakfast..."
Characters
- Cosmo (mainstream Universe)
- The Avenger [Salvini] (villain)
- Inspector Grey
- Dean Hollyday
Credits
- Pencils: Sven Elven
- Inks: Sven Elven
- Letters: Sven Elven
Story Notes
Printed in black and red only. Script previously credited to "Sven Elvin ?" but there is no indication that he ever did anything but the art and lettering.
Warning! Keep Out of Hawaii (1)
"An' if you want more..."
Characters
- Slam Bradley (mainstream Universe)
- Shorty Morgan (mainstream Universe)
- Betty Clark
- Hiaroto (villain)
- Chang (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Wayne Boring
Featuring Movie Comics; All-American Comics
"Thanks again, boys and girls of America..."
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.