Issue Contents:
Credits
- Pencils: Creig Flessel
- Inks: Creig Flessel
G-Man Outfit
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Wax-Double Killers (1)
Storyline
A crazed scientist has invented an artificial heart and plastic skin, which he uses to bring wax figures of three criminals to life to rob and kill.
Credits
- Script: Ken Fitch
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Bernard Baily
Story Notes
Fitch script credit by Craig Delich and verified by Martin O'Hearn. We previously credited Gardner Fox. Letterer credit also added by Delich. Story title taken from the Archives reprint.
The Moon - Ruler of the Tides
The Thought Machine of Fang Gow (1)
Credits
- Script: Ed Winiarski
- Pencils: Jerzy Młynarczyk
- Inks: Jerzy Młynarczyk
The Return of Singapore Sal (1)
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Jack Lehti
Story Notes
Steve Conrad, Adventurer
"Westward Ho!" by Charles Kingsley
Fireworks
Featuring More Fun Comics
"Different! Thrilling!"
Superman No. 5 -- Summer Issue
"On sale about May 10th"
Story Notes
Above the Superman radio show ad.
Superman Is on the Radio!
"Sponsored by the makers of Force over the following stations:"
Storyline
The ad promotes 14 stations in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. airing the Superman radio show, along with times and days, sponsored by Force cereal. Text at the bottom encourages readers to write their local stations and ask for the show.
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
Story Notes
Below the Superman #5 promo and above the Junior Sales Club ad. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in More Fun Comics #55 but includes additional stations and the text at the bottom.
Boys--Girls! Solve This Puzzle!
Story Notes
Below the Superman radio show ad.
The Van Leew Emeralds (1)
Storyline
While searching a mug for the missing Van Leew Emeralds, the Sandman discovers a curious pawn ticket. So he changes to Wesley Dodds, picks up Dian, and then changes back to continue the search for the emeralds AND to figure out the significance of that pawn ticket.
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Creig Flessel
- Inks: Creig Flessel
Story Notes
Flessel art credits by Craig Delich. We formerly credited Chad Grothkopf. Story title from the Archives reprint. The closing caption spells "Adventure" as "Adveneure".
Start Saving Bags for Popsicle Pete's Free Gifts
The Phony Trucking Business (1)
Credits
- Script: Jehan Sennep
- Pencils: Norman Boyd
- Inks: Norman Boyd
The Red Metal [Part 1]
Credits
- Script: Paulo Maffia
Story Notes
Several small ads on both pages of the text story.
Featuring Action Comics
"Read Superman every month in Action Comics!"
"Lief Robbel, Nastonian secret agent and head of the Nastonian-American Society, stirs his misguided audience to a fever pitch with gross anti-democratic lies!"
Characters
- Steve Carson (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils:
- Inks:
"Hello again, Members! This month, with Spring and the call of the great outdoors upon us, I'd like to talk to you about conservation -- not only conservation of the natural resources of our country, but of our own lives and limbs."
Storyline
The column talks about various aspects of conservation and personal safety while hiking and camping.
Story Notes
The page includes a clip-and-mail coupon that could be sent, along with 10 cents, to "enlist" in the Junior Federal Men Club. Those who joined received a badge, certificate and Operator's number.
Italian Commemorative; French Item
Story Notes
Text surrounded by many small ads from stamps dealers.
Captain Coffin's Cutthroat Crew (1)
Credits
- Script: Bart Tumey
- Pencils: Bart Tumey
- Inks: Bart Tumey
Mansion of Murder, Part 6 (1)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger (uncertain)
At Grips with the Wolf Men
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Jack Lehti
The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!
Featuring Action Comics; Adventure Comics; All-American Comics; Detective Comics; Flash Comics; More Fun Comics
Ready the Sensational New Daisy 1000-Shot Red Ryder Cowboy Carbine
Fireworks Real Fun for Patriotic 4th of July
Story Notes
Back cover.