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Superman and the Mermaid
"Lois Lane meets real Hollywood competition..."
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Ann Blyth
- Lois Lane
Credits
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Colors: Jack Adler
Story Notes
Al Plastino was formerly given as inker, but these are not at all like his usual style, either in the lead story or elsewhere.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Superman and the Mermaid!
"My bullet! It bounced off his knee!"
Storyline
Real life movie star Ann Blyth intent on plugging her new picture Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid, gets involved with lost pirate treasure and the modern brigands who are trying to steal it.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Lois Lane
- Ann Blyth
- Nunnally Johnson
- Captain Kidder (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
High As a Kite
Editorial Advisory Board
The Adventure of Aladdin's Lamp!
Featuring Superboy
Storyline
Promotional ad for the very first issue of Superboy.
The Ambassador of Space!
"How many planets are there in the Solar System?"
Storyline
The year is 1989. Col. Tommy Tomorrow and his crew discover a Tenth Planet beyond the orbit of Pluto. The ancestors of its inhabitants once ruled the Earth from ancient Atlantis. When Atlantis sank beneath the waves in a geologic cataclysm, a single space ship was able to escape. Col. Tomorrow prevents their planned invasion of Earth, and convinces them to join the Federation of Worlds.
Characters
- Planeteers
- Col. Tommy Tomorrow
- Grand Master Kal-Thun of the Tenth Planet
- Karnark of the Tenth Planet
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: John Fischetti
Featuring Dale Evans Comics; All-American Western; Western Comics
"You'll find this sure-fire brand..."
One Man's Army!
"Army life suited Greg Mason..."
Storyline
In civilian life Colonel Gregory Williams tries to run an office as if it were an Army post. When Zatara visits the business he finds workers being punished for the smallest of infractions. He magically orders the medals on Mason's chest to reveal that Mason never fought, was only an administrator and that he bought them in a pawn shop. Zatara gives him a taste of life as a private in the Army.
Characters
- Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]
- Colonel Gregory Mason
- J.B.
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson
- Pencils: Edouard Manet
- Inks: Edouard Manet
Why the Beaver Is Eager
Credits
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
Story Notes
Art credits submitted by Saltarella via the GCD Error Tracker.
"Let me have one of those trick cigars that explode!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Superman's Secret Message
The Singing Bandit of Black Hills!
"From out of the hills came a haunting strain..."
Storyline
Someone is impersonating the Singing Troubadour and robbing stages, trains and boats in his name. The three Ace brothers, owners of these transportation lines, are running the scam. While riding through the countryside singing, the real Troubadour (Greg Sanders aka The Vigilante) is arrested and thrown in jail. Escaping, he foils a succession of hold ups, and exposes the Ace brothers for the crooks they are.
Characters
- The Vigilante [Greg Sanders]
- Stuff
- Wesley Ace
- Charley Ace
- Harry Ace
- Mr. Crane
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: Bob Lubbers
- Inks: Bob Lubbers
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Rope 'Em Both, Partner!
Story Notes
Back cover.