Captain Marvel Adventures, #134
Published: July 1952
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Sivana's Capsule Kingdom
Captain Marvel Battles Sivana's Capsule Kingdom
Storyline
While out walking around town one day, Billy rounds the corner and discovers a section of town totally missing. Soon more areas disappear, so Captain Marvel looks into the situation and discovers that Sivana and his Atomizer Ray are responsible. Unless Marvel backs off and leaves the evil doctor alone, the World's Maddest Scientist threatens to kill off hundreds of city residents.
Story Notes
The indicia lists Will Lieberson as Executive Editor, Wendell Crowley as Editor, and Al Jetter as Art Editor.
The Big Surprise
Storyline
The Kid has only one more day to work in order to earn enough money to buy his outfit to wear to the dance. But he is in for a surprise when he picks up the package.
Story Notes
The very tiny bottom tier of the story is Captain Marvel's regular monthly code message for the readers. There is a head-view of Captain Marvel next to the message.
Mr. Tawny's Bouncing Shoes
Storyline
Mr. Tawny's invention of a bouncing shoe creates a mass market instantly and makes him a regular tycoon. But, soon, the rubber in these shoes becomes more elastic in nature as it ages and people are now bouncing out of control!
The Pandora Well
Storyline
Jon is chasing after what he believes to be a notorious scam artist who has bilked people out of a great deal of money through the Cosmic Oil Well Corporation. But both men are in for a great shock!
The Lost Island of Ice
Storyline
Billy announces to the public that, in the future, planes will be flying over the frozen arctic areas and will need up-to-date weather information, and, for that reason, the Whiz Weather Station was created. Billy and Mr. Morris head to that station to continue their report for the grand opening.
Cab Crazy
Storyline
Tad decides to take a cab to an address because he has a sprained foot. However, when the cab goes out of control, the only thing Tightwad is concerned about is the meter!
Story Notes
Illustrated advertisement from the Daisy Manufacturing Company, giving readers one last chance to enter the Shootin' Contest by May 29th. They must submit their targets, and winners can win a variety of different swell prizes.
Story Notes
Found on the inside back cover. Illustrated example (with explanation) of the new back pressure-arm method of artificial respiration.
Sizes Up the Situation
Storyline
Danny is having a difficult time trying to find out what to buy for his mother's birthday.
Storyline
Pud offers a big prize in his drawing contest.
Story Notes
Illustrated advertisement in comic strip form for Fleer's Dubble Bubble chewing gum.
Pleasure Seeker!
Storyline
Tad's son asks his father for 50 cents to go to a circus, but doesn't get the response he desired.
Story Notes
The bottom 1/3 of the page is an illustrated advertisement asking readers to join the Captain Marvel Club, and features Captain Marvel and children.
Mission to Venus
Story Notes
Illustrated advertisement comic story, sponsored by Popsicle, and offering the Major Mars' own Rocket Ring, at cost of 25 cents plus a Popsicle bag with polka dots on it. First panel has unreadable signature.
Turns Terrific Clout Into Out!
Story Notes
Illustrated advertisement comic story for P.F. canvas shoes, sponsored by B. F. Goodrich and Hood Rubber Company.
Story Notes
Found on the inside front cover. House advertisement for Cal Smith on Model Building magazine, with photo of cover, available for 75 cents at the local newsstand.