Issue Contents:
Money and Big Prizes
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Carnahan's Heir (1)
"Within the pages of every Metropolis newspaper..."
Storyline
A dying millionaire requests the aid of the Man of Tomorrow to help straighten out his worthless son, who is a gambler, spendthrift, and a weak-kneed sop.
Characters
- Clark Kent
- Superman
- George Taylor
- Rufus Carnahan
- Peter Carnahan
- Jenkins
- Jake Brent (villain)
- Benny Farrel
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Paul Cassidy
"Hey, fellers!!"
Storyline
Promo ad for Superman #4.
Story Notes
Above the following sequence.
Superman Is on the Radio!
"Sponsored by the makers of H-O Oats over the following stations:"
Storyline
Below the preceding sequence. The ad promotes 12 stations in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island airing the Superman radio shows, along with times and days, sponsored by H-O Oats.
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
Story Notes
The artwork, which depicts Superman holding a stand microphone, was used regularly in advertisements for the Superman radio show through 1942.
Spring Training (1)
"Nice curve, Pep!"
Storyline
In Florida, Pep has been invited to try out for a major league baseball team.
Characters
- Pep Morgan
- "Fog" Wallace
- Joe Donlin
- Jim Shaw
Credits
- Pencils: Akira Tanaka
- Inks: Akira Tanaka
Escape from the Island (1)
"Jon Valor, the "Black Pirate," escapes to the island..."
Storyline
Held captive aboard a pirate ship, Jon escapes to an island while Captain Ruff is burying his gold. Stranded there, he explores the island and finds a great horde of treasure. When Ruff returns, Jon swims out to his ship, and threatens to blow it sky high.
Characters
- The Black Pirate
- Jon Valor
- Captain Ruff (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
Moldoff signs in the final panel, on page four.
The Stolen Gold (1)
"Upon returning from Mexico..."
Storyline
The Three Aces have flown back from an adventure in Mexico and landed in Arizona. They are arrested as gold robbers, but Gunner escapes and flies to a ranch where the gold has been taken.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
Story Notes
Writer credit by Craig Delich.
No. 2 - Life on the Mississippi, Mark Twain
How a Brand-New Bike Came to "Newsy" Mike
Featuring Last Laffs
"...And when I finish it..."
The Invisible Steam (1)
"Back in the city after much travel..."
Storyline
Tex gets a call from Dick Dangello, editor of the Daily Press. Three of his reporters have vanished on the Isle of Akra, off the coast of Africa, while investigating a scientist who claims to have discovered an invisibility device. Tex offers to sail to Akra, where he meets up with the scientist, who orders them off the island. He picks up a gun and fires a cloud of gas at Gargantua, whose whole middle section becomes invisible. While being held captive they encounter the invisible Inspector Burke, who had been sent to investigate the murders of the three reporters.
Characters
- Bob Daley
- Gargantua T. Potts
- Tex Thomson
- Dick Dangello
- Inspector Burke
Credits
- Script: Ken Fitch (uncertain)
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Bernard Baily
Story Notes
Baily signs on the final page. Letterer credit by Craig Delich.
Eleven Minutes
Credits
- Script: Guy Monroe
Story Notes
A few small ads on the second page of the text story.
Story Notes
On the second page of the text story.
Revolution in Verdania, Part 2 (1)
"Clip has been fighting against revolutionary forces..."
Storyline
Clip has been fighting against revolutionary forces in the Latin-American state of Verdania. Diaz tells Clip that the president has been captured by the revolutionists, and Clip vows to set him free. They fly to Punta del Sol, where they are captured and reunited with President Valdez. The trio make good their escape, and Clip declares that he will capture the Revolutionary General.
Characters
- Clip Carson
- Lieutenant Diaz
- President Valdez
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
Moldoff signs on the final page.
Easter Island Issue; New Colors
The Magician Murder
"Oh - Please help me!"
Storyline
Zatara exposes a trio of black magic practitioners, by turning their mind projections back on themselves.
Characters
- Zatara
- Etta Nolan
- Chalo, the Gypsy Magician
- Lotus Blossom
- John Dokar
- the three Witches of Endor
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
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Announcing The Sensational New Daisy 1000-Shot Red Ryder Carbine
Now... Toughness Plus Grip!
Story Notes
Back cover.