Issue Contents:
The Menace from Planet Z!
"Operation Superman has begun!"
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp (uncertain)
- Colors: Jack Adler
Happy Hobby Time!
Storyline
Superboy shows Frank that he can be creative, regardless of whether his creations are perfect, and notes an expressive hobby can be life long enjoyment.
Characters
- Superboy
- Frank
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
inside front cover; later appears in DC comics cover-dated June 1965
The Menace of Planet Z!
"Everyone knows that mighty Superman is no native of Earth..."
Storyline
The scientists of the planet Zor draw Superman to their world with their Z-Ray, because they need him to help them against giant monsters. Working undercover, Superman disguises himself as Klarkash Kenton, a reporter for the Daily Zorian, and has to deal with pesky fellow reporter Lura Lajos.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- also as Klarkash Kenton]
- Olav
- Jamar
- Lura Lajos
- Lois Lane (cameo)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Stan Kaye
New Wheaties Are Better Than Ever!
"How much salt is there in all the oceans?"
Credits
- Script: John Howson
- Pencils: John Howson
- Inks: John Howson
- Letters: John Howson
Story Notes
fun facts
The Meteor Mystery!
"Among the Planeteers who keep the law of space..."
Storyline
Tommy takes a crew of spaceship repairmen into space to help him solve a mystery.
Characters
- Colonel Tommy Tomorrow
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Inks: Ray Burnley
Story Notes
Inks originally credited to John Fischetti.
"When does the race start?"
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
"This model has a radio and phonograph."
Characters
- Shorty
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
"Hey, Herky! Come over here!"
Characters
- Little Pete
- Herky
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.
Congo Bill's Last Fight!
"Commissioner, he dived in over 10 minutes ago!"
Storyline
Congo Bill goes up against Kanazaka's gang of gun smugglers and is briefly believed dead during the mission.
Characters
- Congo Bill
- Commissioner Alvin Blake
- Kanazaka
Credits
- Pencils: Ed Smalle
- Inks: Ed Smalle
- Script: Jack Miller
Story Notes
script credit from Craig Delich
Heroes on Red Trucks
"Professor Eureka is always mislaying his glasses."
Characters
- Professor Eureka
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
"TUZNOTM OM SUXK..."
Story Notes
Membership application form for the Supermen of America; also includes message in secret code (Code Uranus No. 6). Decoded message reads: "Nothing is more un-American than discrimination because of race, creed, or color."
Outlaws for Sale!
"It was a school for criminals..."
Storyline
Vigilante and Stuff discover a school for outlaws and send two men in to infiltrate the operation.
Characters
- Vigilante [Greg Sanders]
- Stuff, the Chinatown Kid
- Belridge (crook)
- Barber
- Len Finny
- Jerry
The Dripping Coin Trick!
Featuring Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.