Issue Contents:
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Paul Cassidy
Story Notes
"S" on cape; 1st issue to feature "World's Largest Selling Comic Magazine" on cover.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Europe at War, Part 1 (1)
"The armed battalions of Toran..."
Storyline
When Toran suddenly invades Galonia, Clark and Lois are sent to cover the war. On the ship to Europe, Clark saves the life of Lita Laverne, a famous foreign actress. When she later snubs him, Clark and Lois attend a reception for Lita to investigate. The reception is cut short when the city is bombed. Superman ends the bombing but discovers a neutral steamship is under attack and that Lita might have a connection.
Characters
- Clark Kent
- Lois Lane
- Superman
- George Taylor
- T-21 [Lita Laverne] (villain, foreign actress, introduction)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils:
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Paul Cassidy
Story Notes
"S" on cape. The last panel is an illustrated promotional ad for The Spectre, with illustration by Bernard Baily. At the bottom of the last page of the story is the blurb, "Read the thrilling, action-packed story of the SANDMAN battling crime and injustice in every issue of ADVENTURE COMICS!"
Featuring The Spectre; More Fun Comics
"The Spectre the most sensational-action strip-thriller of all time..."
Story Notes
last panel of Superman story
New!
Storyline
Promo ad for Superman #4.
Volunteer Fireman (1)
"What's the hurry, Charlie?"
Storyline
As Pep is playing pinochle with the volunteer fire department, they receive word that Joe Mack's place is burning. When they arrive, they find that Joe's wife ran back in for her pocketbook. Pep prepares a daring rescue. Later, evidence is found that the fire might have been set intentionally, and suspicion falls on Rufus Toone and his nephew, Ezra Wright.
Characters
- Pep Morgan
- Joe Mack
- Charlie
- Mrs. Mack
- Rufus Toone (villain)
- Ezra Wright (villain)
- Fred Davis
- Jack Green
- Ted
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox (uncertain)
- Pencils: Akira Tanaka
- Inks: Akira Tanaka
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
Murder at the Slash-D Ranch (1)
"It strikes me there are some mighty tough looking birds around herer"
Storyline
A young "puncher" mistakes an old gunman for a friend, but his friendly slap causes him to be held at gunpoint. Chuck sees that the young man apologized, and he intervenes. Later, on a rough mountain trail, Chuck finds the young man's body and is coerced into helping track down the killer when the Slash-D ranch foreman finds him by the body.
Characters
- Chuck Dawson
- Blacky
- Andy Parsons
- Mrs. Parsons
- Jackson
Credits
- Pencils: Homer Fleming
- Inks: Homer Fleming
Story Notes
This was the last appearance of Chuck Dawson.
Beauty Was the Beast (1)
"Walk, walk, walk..."
Storyline
Aboard a liner en route from Algiers to South America, Clip sees a man, Harry Anders, knocked overboard and jumps in to rescue him. Back on board, the man and his daughter, Gloria, tell Clip about a statue that they obtained in Africa that has brought nothing but attempts on their lives, despite their readiness to return it. Clip goes to the room of an anthropologist, Reginald Hood, for more information but is met with great resistance. Shortly thereafter, Harry is found murdered, and Clip races to solve the case.
Characters
- Gloria Anders
- Harry Anders
- Reginald Hood
- Mr. Ballard
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
Moldoff signs on the last page. At the bottom of the last page of the story is the blurb, "The mysterious figure of the BATMAN appears in a complete episode every month in DETECTIVE COMICS!"
Malay Head
Boys! I'll Help You Get a Daisy Air Rifle
Story Notes
At the bottom of the first page of the text story.
A Bike for You
Story Notes
On the bottom of the second page of the text story.
Story Notes
A few small ads on both pages of the text story.
The Island Demon (1)
"...You must believe the natives!"
Storyline
Tex Thomson must stop a Demon from an island in the Indian Ocean that has the power to impersonate other people.
Characters
- Bob Daley
- Tex Thomson
- Cary James
- Doctor Reid
- Dr. Drummond
- a demon (Villain)
- Courtney
- Mrs. Van Schuler
Credits
- Script: Ken Fitch (uncertain)
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Bernard Baily
Story Notes
Baily signs on the last page. Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.
"No! Not a jitterbug..."
Credits
- Script: George Papp
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Story Notes
Four unrelated fact panels. Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
Issue from Haiti; Belgian Item
Story Notes
Page includes many small ads from stamps dealers.
The Lost Scot Gold Mine, Part 2 (1)
"He seems so far away..."
Storyline
Concho and his raiders kidnap Sally and Perry, according to Nedra and Martino's plans. Martino soons finds that he has been double-crossed by Concho, who takes him captive as well. One night a whistling sound through the camp ignites the hopes of the captives.
Characters
- Fog Fortune
- Gunner Bill
- Whistler Will
- Matt Saunders
- Sally Saunders
- Perry Laverne
- Martino Fenton
- Nedra
- Concho
- Juan
- Pepito
Credits
- Pencils: Bert Christman
- Inks: Bert Christman
Story Notes
Story continued from Action Comics #21.
Wet Paint (1)
Storyline
Rex's owner kicks Rex out of a chair so that he can paint it. Rex finds a way to sleep in the chair again.
Characters
- Rex
- Rex's owner
Credits
- Script: Fred Schwab
- Pencils: Fred Schwab
- Inks: Fred Schwab
- Letters: Fred Schwab
Story Notes
Writer and letterer credits added by Craig Delich.
The "Mask"
"The Tigress! I wonder what she's up to?"
Storyline
Recently returned from England, Zatara dines at the El Storko Club, where he notices the Tigress. He sees her poison the drink of Ed Burton, a banker. Zatara saves him. The Tigress meets with the Mask and discusses their plans to kill Ed. Zatara hunts after the Tigress to stop them.
Characters
- Zatara
- The Mask (villain)
- Ed Burton
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
Six Big Headline Features for the "Big Six" Comic Magazines!
Featuring Action Comics; Adventure Comics; All-American Comics; Detective Comics; Flash Comics; More Fun Comics
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.