Issue Contents:
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Masked Menace of the Boys' School (1)
Storyline
The kidnapping of a youngster from a fashionable school for boys and the murder of its superintendent, leads the Batman to use Dick Grayson as a "new student" to get a lead in the case.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Ted Spencer (student at a boy's school)
- Principal Blake (Principal of a boy's school, death)
- Mr. Greer (former school teacher)
- Mr. Hodges (History teacher)
- escaped maniac (villain)
- Mr. Graves [aka The Masked Man] (villain, Art teacher)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Bob Kane
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Letters: Jerry Robinson
Here It Is!
Attention!
"Bart Regan, ace American Secret Service agent..."
Characters
- Bart Regan (mainstream Universe)
- Norman Novaney (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Maurice Kashuba
- Inks: Maurice Kashuba
Bugsie Goran (1)
Characters
- Red Logan (mainstream Universe)
- Ivan
- Bugsie Goran (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Jerzy Młynarczyk
- Inks: Jerzy Młynarczyk
Wanted for Murder (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 Railroad Mystery
Characters
- Speed Saunders (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox (uncertain)
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
- Letters: Fred Guardineer
Theft at the Fair [Part 2]
Credits
- Script: Paulo Maffia
Story Notes
Continued from Detective Comics #40.
Story Notes
Several small ads on both pages of the text story.
"What is the brightest star?"
Story Notes
At the bottom of the first page of the text story.
Special! 6 Months for 50¢!
Story Notes
At the bottom of the second page of the text story.
The Incan Murder (1)
Characters
- Steve Malone (mainstream Universe)
- Atala Desta
- Soames
"Joe and Moe arrange to meet, Ed and Ted on Clancy Street..."
Characters
- Joe
- Moe
- Ed
- Ted
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 Morrow Coaster Brakes ad. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in Action Comics #25 but with a schedule change for Boston's WFBR.
Detective Stamp Page
Story Notes
All ads.
"Returning from his latest expedition..."
Characters
- Cliff Crosby (mainstream Universe)
- Inspector Doyle
- Dr. Ellis
Credits
- Script: Chad Grothkopf
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
- Letters: Chad Grothkopf
The Heiress (1)
Characters
- Slam Bradley (mainstream Universe)
- Shorty Morgan (mainstream Universe)
- Danvers
- Mr. Clayton
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; Batman; Detective Comics; Flash Comics; More Fun Comics
Storyline
Ad by Remington Rand.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Now! Hear Your Own Voice!
Story Notes
Back cover.