Issue Contents:
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Clayface (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Basil Karlo (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
G-Man Outfit
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Murders of Clayface (1)
Storyline
Learning that Julie has become a movie actress, Bruce and Dick head over to the studio to meet with her. However, a series of events leads Bruce to believe something bad is going to happen, which it does, and the Batman must lend a hand to stop a killer known as Clayface.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Clayface (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Basil Karlo (mainstream Universe)
- Julie Madison (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Kenneth Todd [as "The Terror"] (movie star)
- Mr. Bentley (movie director)
- Ned Norton (former movie actor)
- Lorna Dane (movie star, death)
- Fred Walker (Lorna's old sweetheart, death)
- Roxy Brenner (villain)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Letters: Jerry Robinson
Here It Is!
Story Notes
Promo ad for Batman #1 (Spring 1940).
The Forgarian Ball (1)
Characters
- Bart Regan (mainstream Universe)
- Burdini
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel (uncertain)
- Pencils: Maurice Kashuba
- Inks: Maurice Kashuba
An American Reporter in London
The Mysterious Rays (1)
Characters
- The Crimson Avenger (mainstream Universe)
- Wing How (mainstream Universe)
- Lee Travis (mainstream Universe)
- Wing (mainstream Universe)
- Mac
Credits
- Script: Jack Lehti
- Pencils: Jack Lehti
- Inks: Jack Lehti
Start Saving Bags for Popsicle Pete's Free Gifts
The Jewel Robbers
Characters
- Speed Saunders (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox (uncertain)
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
- Letters: Fred Guardineer
Theft at the Fair [Part 1]
Credits
- Script: Paulo Maffia
Story Notes
Story continues in Detective Comics #41.
Story Notes
Many small ads on both pages of the text story.
Featuring More Fun Comics
"Dr. Fate a Top-Notch New Feature in More Fun Comics"
The Prodigy (1)
Characters
- Steve Malone (mainstream Universe)
- Fuhlra
Story Notes
Steve Malone, District Attorney
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.
New Air Mails; Stamp Oddities
Story Notes
Text surrounded by many small ads from stamps dealers.
The New Plane (1)
Characters
- Cliff Crosby (mainstream Universe)
- Bridgeman
- Les Sharron
Credits
- Script: Chad Grothkopf
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
- Letters: Chad Grothkopf
The Murder of Slugger Carmen (1)
Characters
- Slam Bradley (mainstream Universe)
- Shorty Morgan (mainstream Universe)
- Luigi Barrati
- Carlo Pimento
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
- Letters: Howard Sherman
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.