Issue Contents:
Evolution Plus!
Characters
- Johnny Farrel [Ralph Gain] (a gorilla)
- Ruth Gain
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
Story Notes
First "gorilla cover".
"These top favorites plus 23 other great comics magazines..."
Story Notes
In-house promotional advertisement for 12 DC comics. On the inside front cover.
Evolution Plus!
Storyline
Scientist Ralph Gain invents a machine that can evolve animal subjects. His hoodlum friend, Johnny Farrel, accidentally kills him and uses the machine on himself, running up the evolutionary ladder until he finds himself devolved into a gorilla's form. He tries to convinced authorities that he is Gain but he slowly loses his mind and becomes a gorilla in thought as well as form.
Characters
- Johnny Farrel
- Ralph Gain
- Ruth Gain
Credits
- Script: Paulo Maffia
- Pencils: Bob Oksner
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Danger in the Deep!
Storyline
While spear fishing, "R. C." and Quickie are attacked by a giant octopus.
Characters
- "R.C."
- Quickie
"$500.00 to Anyone Who Stays 2 Minutes with Battling Billy"
Storyline
A robot wins $500 in a wrestling contest but wants his winnings in gasoline.
Story Notes
Upper three quarters of the page between the R.C. Cola advertisement and the Nestlé's advertisement.
The Hit of the Lot!
Storyline
A snowball-throwing accident is an opportunity for an apology.
Characters
- Neddy Nestle
Story Notes
On the bottom 1/4 of the page between the Robby the Robot strip and the time capsule story.
Time Capsule from Tomorrow!
Storyline
In the far future, E-semex conceives a plan to defeat the Vegan invaders by warning people in the past.
Characters
- E-semex
- Allyn Drake
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Alex Toth
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
"We're lost!"
Storyline
The gang is lost in the forest until they stumble across Pud's bubble gum stand.
Characters
- Pud
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
Story Notes
Upper half of page between the time capsule story and the Scien-test.
Scien-Test
Storyline
A brief description of the work of two young scientists.
Characters
- Dennis Maloney
- Edel Wasserman
Credits
- Pencils: Stookie Allen (uncertain)
- Inks: Stookie Allen (uncertain)
Story Notes
Lower half of the page between the Dubble Bubble advertisement and the Prof. Brainstorm filler.
"If I don't prove my time machine works, the university will dismiss me!"
Storyline
Brainstorm travels to 1,000,000 BC to get proof that his time machine works.
Characters
- Prof. Brainstorm
Story Notes
On the upper 3/4 of the page between the Scien-test filler and the Wildroot Cream-Oil advertisement.
Charlie Wild in a Train Accident! (1)
Storyline
Charlie spots a phony railroad detective.
Characters
- Charlie Wild
Story Notes
On the bottom 1/4 of the page between the Prof. Brainstorm filler and "Revolt of the Humans" story.
Revolt of the Humans!
Storyline
In the year 8685, mankind is ruled by a supreme machine that provides for their every need. After a meeting with a Neo girl, Athon discovers that the rule of the Machine is not so benevolent and works to destroy it.
Characters
- Athor
- Ilvra FL-24
- the Machine
- the Neos
Credits
- Script: Alan Hunt
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Ray Burnley
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Editorial Advisory Board
Storyline
List of the members of the DC editorial advisory board and the DC comics titles.
Story Notes
Upper half of page between the "Revolt of the Humans" story and the bicycle advertisement.
Ride a Bike -- It's Fun!
Storyline
An advertisement for Bendix bicycle brakes.
Story Notes
On the lower half of the page between the editorial advisory board notice and the Buzzy PSA.
Buzzy Says "Get It Off Your Chest!"
Storyline
Buzzy convinces Jeff to discuss whatever is troubling him with the school counselor.
Characters
- Buzzy Brown
- Jeff
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
To the Stars! (1)
Featuring General Science Quiz
Storyline
Quizzes related to astronomy, geology, and physics.
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Morris Waldinger
- Inks: John Sherwood
The Great Rocket Hoax!
Storyline
A hoax goes awry and Bruce Karson accidentally journeys to Venus, only to be accused of staging a hoax on his return.
Characters
- Bruce Karson
- Elko
- Curt Shaw
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
The Universe Is the Limit!
Featuring Mystery in Space
Storyline
An in-house promotional advertisement for Mystery in Space (DC, 1951 series) #1.
Exciting News!
Storyline
An advertisement for the Daisy Air Rifleman newsletter and junior membership in the National Rifle Association.
Story Notes
inside back cover
Sabotaging the Saboteurs
Characters
- U. S. Royal
Story Notes
Advertisement for United States Rubber Company's U S Royal Bike Tires. back cover